A Song of Ascents.
Plea for Relief from Bitter Foes

1. A song of ascents. In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me.

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

3. What will He do to you, and what will be added to you, O deceitful tongue?

4. Sharp arrows will come from the warrior, with burning coals of the broom tree!

5. Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar!

6. Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace.

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