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

In my distress I cried to the Lord, And He heard me.

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

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

3 W hat will be given to you and what more will be done to you, you false tongue?

What shall be given to you, Or what shall be done to you, You false tongue?

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

Sharp arrows of the warrior, With coals of the broom tree!

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

Woe is me, that I dwell in Meshech, That I dwell among the tents of Kedar!

6 I have lived too long with those who hate peace.

My soul has dwelt too long With one who hates 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.