A song of ascents.In my distress I called to the Lord,
and He answered me.

What misery that I have stayed in Meshech,
that I have lived among the tents of Kedar!

“Lord, deliver me from lying lips
and a deceitful tongue.”

I am for peace; but when I speak,
they are for war.

I have lived too long
with those who hate peace.

A warrior’s sharp arrows
with burning charcoal!

What will He give you,
and what will He do to you,
you deceitful tongue?