Psalm 120A Cry for Truth and Peace

1. In my distress I called to the Lord,
and he answered me.

2. "Lord, rescue me from lying lips
and a deceitful tongue."

3. What will he give you,
and what will he do to you,
you deceitful tongue?

4. A warrior's sharp arrows
with burning charcoal!

5. What misery that I have stayed in Meshech,
that I have lived among the tents of Kedar!

6. I have dwelt too long
with those who hate peace.

7. I am for peace; but when I speak,
they are for war.