1 I n my distress I cried to the Lord, and He answered me.

In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me.

2 D eliver me, O Lord, from lying lips and from deceitful tongues.

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

3 W hat shall be given to you? Or what more shall be done to you, you deceitful tongue?—

What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?

4 S harp arrows of a warrior, with coals of the broom tree!

Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.

5 W oe is me that I sojourn with Meshech, that I dwell beside the tents of Kedar!

Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!

6 M y life has too long had its dwelling with him who hates peace.

My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.

7 I am for peace; but when I speak, they are for war.

I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.