In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me. Psalms 120:1 (KJV) Context Psalm 120 opens a collection known as the “Songs of Ascents.” Israelites sang these…

Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue. Psalms 120:2 (KJV) Context Psalm 120 opens the collection known as the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134).…

What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue? Psalms 120:3 (KJV) Context Psalm 120 is one of the Psalms of Ascent, sung…

Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar! Psalms 120:5 (KJV) Context This verse belongs to the Songs of Ascents, the collection…

My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace. Psalms 120:6 (KJV) Context Psalm 120 is one of the Psalms of Ascent, sung by Israelites as they traveled to…

Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper. Psalms 120:4 (KJV) Context Psalm 120 opens the fifteen Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120–134), which pilgrims likely sang while traveling to…

I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war. Psalms 120:7 (KJV) Context Psalm 120 is the first of the Songs of Ascents, the psalms that pilgrims…