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Old Testament · Book 19 of 66

Psalms 120

7 verses · WEB & KJV side-by-side

Psalms 120 is part of Psalms, hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others (c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)). The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Below you can read all 7 verses of Psalms 120 in both the World English Bible (WEB) and the King James Version (KJV).

1

A Song of Ascents. In my distress, I cried to Yahweh. He answered me.

2

Deliver my soul, Yahweh, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue.

3

What will be given to you, and what will be done more to you, you deceitful tongue?

4

Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.

5

Woe is me, that I live in Meshech, that I dwell among the tents of Kedar!

6

My soul has had her dwelling too long with him who hates peace.

7

I am for peace, but when I speak, they are for war.

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