1 In my distress I called to the Lord,
and he answered me.

2 “Lord, rescue me from lying lips
and a deceitful tongue.”

3 What will he give you,
and what will he do to you,
you deceitful tongue?

4 A warrior’s sharp arrows
with burning charcoal!

5 What misery that I have stayed in Meshech,
that I have lived among the tents of Kedar!

6 I have dwelt too long
with those who hate peace.

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