1 I n my trouble I called unto Jehovah, and he answered me.

I cried to the Lord in my trouble, and He answered me.

2 J ehovah, deliver my soul from the lying lip, from the deceitful tongue.

O Lord, save me from lying lips and a false tongue.

3 W hat shall be given unto thee, what shall be added unto thee, thou deceitful tongue?

What will be given to you and what more will be done to you, you false tongue?

4 S harp arrows of a mighty one, with burning coals of broom-wood.

He will punish you with sharp arrows of the soldier, and with the hot fire of the broom tree.

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

It is bad for me, for I travel in Meshech and live among the tents of Kedar!

6 M y soul hath long dwelt with them that hate peace.

I have lived too long with those who hate peace.

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

I am for peace. But when I speak, they are for war.