A Cry for Truth and Peace
A song of ascents.
1In my distress I called to the Lord,
and he answered me.
2“Lord, rescue me from lying lips
and a deceitful tongue.”
3What will he give you,
and what will he do to you,
you deceitful tongue?
4A warrior’s sharp arrows
with burning charcoal! ,
5What misery that I have stayed in Meshech, ,
that I have lived among the tents of Kedar! ,
6I have dwelt too long
with those who hate peace.
7I am for peace; but when I speak,
they are for war.