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Psalms 120

Berean Standard Bible

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In My Distress I Cried to the LORD

Psalm subtitle:A song of ascents.

Verse1In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me.

Verse2Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips and a deceitful tongue.

Verse3What will He do to you, and what will be added to you, O deceitful tongue?

Verse4Sharp arrows will come from the warrior, with burning coals of the broom tree!

Verse5Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar!

Verse6Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace.

Verse7I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they want war.

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