Psalm 120

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 1I took my troubles to the LORD;I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer. 2 Rescue me, O LORD, from liarsand from all deceitful people. 3 O deceptive tongue, what will God do to you?How will he increase your punishment? 4 You will be pierced with sharp arrowsand burned with glowing coals.

5How I suffer in far-off Meshech.It pains me to live in distant Kedar. 6 I am tired of livingamong people who hate peace. 7 I search for peace;but when I speak of peace, they want war!