1
I took my troubles to the Lord ;
I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer.
2
Rescue me, O Lord , from liars
and from all deceitful people.
3
O deceptive tongue, what will God do to you?
How will he increase your punishment?
4
You will be pierced with sharp arrows
and burned with glowing coals.
5
How I suffer in far-off Meshech.
It pains me to live in distant Kedar.
6
I am tired of living
among people who hate peace.
7
I search for peace;
but when I speak of peace, they want war!