Holman Christian Standard Bible CSB
English Standard Version ESV
1 In my distress I called to the Lord, and He answered me:
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In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me.
2 "Lord, deliver me from lying lips and a deceitful tongue."
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Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue.
3 What will He give you, and what will He do to you, you deceitful tongue?
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What shall be given to you, and what more shall be done to you, you deceitful tongue?
4 A warrior's sharp arrows, with burning charcoal!
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A warrior’s sharp arrows, with glowing coals of the broom tree!
5 What misery that I have stayed in Meshech, that I have lived among the tents of Kedar!
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Woe to me, that I sojourn in Meshech, that I dwell among the tents of Kedar!
6 I have lived too long with those who hate peace.
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Too long have I had my dwelling among those who hate peace.
7 I am for peace; but when I speak, they are for war.
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I am for peace, but when I speak, they are for war!
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