Psalm 120 (KJV)
Psalm 120 in the King James Version, with Matthew Henry's commentary.
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The text, King James Version
- 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.
Outline of the chapter
From Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary.
- The psalmist prays to God to deliver him from false and malicious tongues. (verses 1-4)
- He complains of wicked neighbours. (verses 5-7)