Psalm 120

A song of ascents.

1In my distress I called out to Yahweh,

and he answered me.

2Rescue my life, Yahweh, from those who lie with their lips

and deceive with their tongues.

3How will he punish you, and what more will he do to you,

you who have a lying tongue?

4He will punish you with the arrows of a warrior

sharpened over burning coals of the broom tree.

5Woe is me because I temporarily live in Meshech;

I lived previously among the tents of Kedar.

6For too long I have lived

with those who hate peace.

7I am for peace,

but when I speak, they are for war.