Bible verse

Psalm 120:1

A song of ascents. In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me.

Psalm 120:1 · BSB

Psalm 120:1 in context

The verses around it, from Psalm 120.

1 A song of ascents. In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me.

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

3 What will He do to you, and what will be added to you, O deceitful tongue?

4 Sharp arrows will come from the warrior, with burning coals of the broom tree!

5 Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar!

6 Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace.

7 I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they want war.

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Psalm 120:1 in other translations

KJV

A Song of degrees. In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.

ASV

A Song of Ascents. In my distress I cried unto Jehovah, And he answered me.

ERV

A Song of Ascents. In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he answered me.

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