| International Standard Version | NET Bible |
| 1I cried to the LORD in my distress, and he responded to me. | 1A song of ascents. In my distress I cried out to the LORD and he answered me. |
| 2"LORD, deliver me from lips that lie and tongues that deceive." | 2I said, "O LORD, rescue me from those who lie with their lips and those who deceive with their tongue. |
| 3What will be given to you, and what will be done to you, you treacherous tongue? | 3How will he severely punish you, you deceptive talker? |
| 4Like a sharp arrow from a warrior, along with fiery coals from juniper trees! | 4Here's how! With the sharp arrows of warriors, with arrowheads forged over the hot coals. |
| 5How terrible for me, that I am an alien in Meshech, that I reside among the tents of Kedar! | 5How miserable I am! For I have lived temporarily in Meshech; I have resided among the tents of Kedar. |
| 6I have resided too long with those who hate peace. | 6For too long I have had to reside with those who hate peace. |
| 7I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they are in favor of war. | 7I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war. |
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