Psalms Chapter 120 Bible in Basic English

Psalms 120:1

<A Song of the going up.> In my trouble my cry went up to the Lord, and he gave me an answer.

Psalms 120:2

O Lord, be the saviour of my soul from false lips, and from the tongue of deceit.

Psalms 120:3

What punishment will he give you? what more will he do to you, you false tongue?

Psalms 120:4

Sharp arrows of the strong, and burning fire.

Psalms 120:5

Sorrow is mine because I am strange in Meshech, and living in the tents of Kedar.

Psalms 120:6

My soul has long been living with the haters of peace.

Psalms 120:7

I am for peace: but when I say so, they are for war.