1 I n my distress, I cried to Yahweh. He answered me.

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

2 D eliver my soul, Yahweh, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6 M y soul has had her dwelling too long with him who hates 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.