Psalms 120

1 In my affliction I cried to the Lord, and he heard me.

2 Lord, rescue my soul from unjust lips and a deceitful tongue.

3 What will be given to you, and what will be added to you, deceitful tongue?

4 A mighty warrior’s sharpened arrows, with desert coals.

5 How miserable I am, because my stay was prolonged! I lived among Kedar’s tents.

6 My soul lived as a stranger for a long time.

7 I was peaceful with those who hated peace; when I spoke to them, they fought me without cause.