Thi Thiên

A song of ascents.

1In my distress I cried to the LORD,and He answered me.

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

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

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

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

6Too long have I dweltamong those who hate peace.

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