1 I n my trouble I cried to the Lord, And He answered me.

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

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

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

3 W hat shall be given to you, and 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 the warrior, With the burning coals of the broom tree.

Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.

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

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

6 T oo long has my soul had its dwelling With those who hate 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.