Psalms 120: A Cry Against Lying Tongues

The first song of ascents begins with the psalmist recalling that God answered him in trouble. He asks rescue from deceitful speech and foresees its punishment, then laments living far from home among people who want war while he seeks peace.

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What does the psalmist report in 120:1, the opening of the first song of ascents?

He brought a sacrifice and then was made kingHe fled to the temple and hid there from his foesHe cried out to God in trouble and got an answerHe waited many years and heard nothing from God