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Psalms 120

Psalms 120 summary

Psalms 120 is the 120th chapter of the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament — a book of poetry. It has 7 verses (about 137 words, a 1-minute read). Its themes touch on Company, Falsehood and Pilgrims and Strangers.

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1A Song of degrees. In 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? What shall be given: or, What shall the deceitful tongue give unto thee? or, what shall is profit thee? done: Heb. added

4Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper. Sharp: or, It is as the sharp arrows of the mighty man, 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. for peace: or, a man of peace

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What is Psalms 120 about?

Psalms 120 is the 120th chapter of the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament — a book of poetry. It has 7 verses (about 137 words, a 1-minute read). Its themes touch on Company, Falsehood and Pilgrims and Strangers.

How many verses are in Psalms 120?

Psalms 120 contains 7 verses in the King James Version.

Is Psalms in the Old or New Testament?

Psalms is in the Old Testament of the Bible.

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