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

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

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

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

3 W hat shall be given to you, and what more shall be done to you, You deceitful tongue?

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

4 S harp arrows of the warrior, With the burning coals of the broom tree.

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

5 W oe is me, for I sojourn in Meshech, For 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 T oo long has my soul had its dwelling With those who hate peace.

I have lived too long with those who 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.