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Psalms 120 (KJV)

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Psalms 120 is chapter 120 of 150 in the Old Testament book of Psalms (7 verses). Genre: poetry (worship & prayer). Author: Various authors; many attributed to David (also Asaph, the sons of Korah, Moses, Solomon, and others). It belongs to the section “Book V” (chapters 107–150). Its most cross-referenced verse is Psalms 120:1.

1In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.

2Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.

3What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?

4Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.

5Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!

6My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.

7I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.

Scripture text: King James Version (public domain).

Key verses in Psalms 120

The verses of this chapter that other passages of Scripture point back to most often.

  • In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.

  • Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.

  • My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.

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