New American Standard Bible 1995 NASB95
English Standard Version ESV
1 In my trouble I cried to the LORD , And He answered me.
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In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me.
2 Deliver my soul, O LORD , from lying lips, From a deceitful tongue.
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Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue.
3 What shall be given to you, and what more shall be done 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 Sharp arrows of the warrior, With the burning coals of the broom tree.
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A warrior’s sharp arrows, with glowing coals of the broom tree!
5 Woe is me, for I sojourn in Meshech, For I dwell 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 Too long has my soul had its dwelling 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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