Psalm 120

A Prayer for Deliverance from Deceitfulness

120¹ In my trouble I cried to the Lord , And He answered me. ² Deliver my soul , O Lord , from lying lips , From a deceitful tongue . ³ What shall be given to you, and what more shall be done to you, You deceitful tongue ? ⁴ Sharp arrows of the warrior , With the burning coals of the broom tree .

⁵ Woe is me, for I sojourn in Meshech , For I dwell among the tents of Kedar ! ⁶ Too long has my soul had its dwelling With those who hate peace . ⁷ I am for peace , but when I speak , They are for war .