Psalm 120

Psalm 120

1. A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 1 1 I took my troubles to the Lord; 1 I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer.

2. Rescue me, O Lord, from liars 2 and from all deceitful people.

3. O deceptive tongue, what will God do to you? 3 How will he increase your punishment?

4. You will be pierced with sharp arrows 4 and burned with glowing coals.

5. How I suffer in far-off Meshech. 5 It pains me to live in distant Kedar.

6. I am tired of living 6 among people who hate peace.

7. I search for peace; 7 but when I speak of peace, they want war!