PSALM 120 [†] In my distress I called to the LORD,

and he answered me.

2[^] Deliver me, O LORD,

from lying lips,

from a deceitful tongue.

3[†] What shall be given to you,

 n and what more shall be done to you,

you deceitful tongue?

4[†]  o A warrior’s  p sharp arrows,

with glowing  q coals of the broom tree!

5[†] Woe to me, that I sojourn in  r Meshech,

that I dwell among  s the tents of  t Kedar!

6 Too long have I had my dwelling

among those who hate peace.

7  u I am for peace,

but when I speak, they are for war!

A Song of  m Ascents.