1 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.I took my troubles to the Lord;I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer.2 Rescue me, O Lord, from liarsand from all deceitful people.3 O deceptive tongue, what will God do to you?How will he increase your punishment?4 You will be pierced with sharp arrowsand burned with glowing coals.5 How I suffer in far-off Meshech.It pains me to live in distant Kedar.6 I am tired of livingamong people who hate peace.7 I search for peace;but when I speak of peace, they want war!