1 [[A Song of Ascents.]] Unto Yahweh, in the distress that befell me, I cried–and he answered me. 2 O Yahweh! rescue thou my soul–from the false lip, from the deceitful tongue. 3 What shall be given to thee, and what shall be added to thee, thou deceitful tongue? 4 The arrows of the hero sharpened, with burning coals of broom.

5 Woe is me, That I sojourn in Meshek,–That I abide near the tents of Kedar! 6 Long, hath my soul had her dwelling with him that hateth peace: 7 I, am for peace, and verily I speak, They, are for war!