Psalm 120. Ad Dominum.

1. When I was in trouble, I called to the Lord; *
   I called to the Lord, and he answered me.
2. Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips *
   and from the deceitful tongue.
3. What shall be done to you, and what more besides, *
   O you deceitful tongue?
4. The sharpened arrows of a warrior, *
   along with hot glowing coals.
5. How hateful it is that I must lodge in Meshech *
   and dwell among the tents of Kedar!
6. Too long have I had to live; *
   among the enemies of peace.
7. I am on the side of peace, *
   but when I speak of it, they are for war.