Psalms 120

A Song of degrees.

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

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

3 What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?*120.3 What shall be given…: or, What shall the deceitful tongue give unto thee? or, what shall is profit thee?*120.3 done: Heb. added

4 Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.*120.4 Sharp…: or, It is as the sharp arrows of the mighty man, with coals of juniper

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

6 My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.

7 I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.*120.7 for peace: or, a man of peace

Contra as línguas maldosas

Cântico de peregrinação

1 Na minha angústia clamei

ao Senhor,

e me ouviu.

2 Senhor, livra a minha alma

dos lábios mentirosos

e da língua enganadora.

3 Que te será dado,

ou que te será acrescentado,

língua enganadora?

4 Flechas agudas do poderoso,

com brasas vivas de zimbro.

5 Ai de mim,

que peregrino em Meseque,

e habito nas tendas de Quedar.

6 A minha alma bastante tempo habitou

com os que detestam a paz.

7 Pacífico sou,

mas quando eu falo já eles procuram a guerra.