1 I call on the Lord in my distress,and he answers me.
2 Save me, Lord,from lying lipsand from deceitful tongues.
3 What will he do to you,and what more besides,you deceitful tongue?
4 He will punish you with a warrior’s sharp arrows,with burning coals of the broom bush.
5 Woe to me that I dwell in Meshek,that I live among the tents of Kedar!
6 Too long have I livedamong those who hate peace.
7 I am for peace;but when I speak, they are for war.