1A Song of Ascents. When I was in trouble, I called out to Yahweh, and he answered me.
2Yahweh, save me from lying lips and from a deceitful tongue.
3What punishment will be given to you, and what more will be done to you, you deceitful tongue?
4Sharp arrows from a warrior, along with burning coals of juniper wood.
5How terrible for me that I live in Meshech, that I reside among the tents of Kedar!
6My spirit has lived too long among those who hate peace.
7I am for peace, but when I speak of it, they are for war.