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  • Psalm 120

    Psalm 120

    A pilgrimage song.

    120 I cried out to the Lord when I was in trouble
        (and he answered me):
    Lord, deliver me from lying lips
        and a dishonest tongue!”
    What more will be given to you,
        what more will be done to you,
        you dishonest tongue?
    Just this: a warrior’s sharpened arrows,
        coupled with burning coals from a wood fire!

    Oh, I’m doomed
        because I have been an immigrant in Meshech,
        because I’ve made my home among Kedar’s tents.
    I’ve lived far too long
        with people who hate peace.
    I’m for peace,
        but when I speak, they are for war.