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Psalm 120

A song to sing as we climb.

God answers a prayer for help

120:1Psalms 120–134 are called ‘Climbing Songs’. The Israelites probably sang them as they went towards God's temple in Jerusalem. The temple was high up on a hill. When people sang these songs, they were preparing to worship God in his temple.

1 I cried to the Lord to help me in my trouble.

He answered me.

2 I prayed, ‘Lord, keep me safe from people who tell lies.

Save me from people who want to deceive me.’

3 How will God punish you,

you people who deceive others?

He will punish you as you deserve!

4 Yes, the sharp arrows of a soldier will hurt you.

They will give you pain, like wood that burns with fire.

5 I am so sad! I live in Meshech as a stranger.

I live among the people of Kedar.

6 I have lived too long with people who hate peace.

7 I want to live here in peace.

But when I speak about peace,

they only want war!