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Psalm 120

C.M. (8.6.8.6) Tune: CAITHNESS Psalm 120 Scottish Psalter (1650)

Psalm Text

In my distress to God I cry'd,

and he gave ear to me.

From lying lips, and guileful tongue,

O Lord, my soul set free.

What shall be giv'n thee? or what

shall be done to thee, false tongue?

Ev'n burning coals of juniper,

sharp arrows of the strong.

Woe's me that I in Mesech am

a sojourner so long;

That I in tabernacles dwell

to Kedar that belong.

My soul with him that hateth peace

hath long a dweller been.

I am for peace; but when I speak,

for battle they are keen.

About This Psalm

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1650 Scottish Psalter (1650)

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This metrical psalm text is in the public domain.