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1 In my distress I cry to the Lord, that he may answer me:
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I cried out to the LORD when I was in trouble (and he answered me):
2 "Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue."
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"LORD, deliver me from lying lips and a dishonest tongue!"
3 What shall be given to you? And what more shall be done to you, you deceitful tongue?
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What more will be given to you, what more will be done to you, you dishonest tongue?
4 A warrior's sharp arrows, with glowing coals of the broom tree!
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Just this: a warrior's sharpened arrows, coupled with burning coals from a wood fire!
5 Woe is me, that I am an alien in Meshech, that I must live among the tents of Kedar.
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Oh, I'm doomed because I have been an immigrant in Meshech, because I've made my home among Kedar's tents.
6 Too long have I had my dwelling among those who hate peace.
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I've lived far too long with people who hate peace.
7 I am for peace; but when I speak, they are for war.
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I'm for peace, but when I speak, they are for war.
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