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

¶ In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he answered me.

2 D eliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.

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

3 W hat shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?

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

4 S harp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.

Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.

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

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

6 M y soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.

My soul has long dwelt with those that hate 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.