Psalm 120

1 Ein Stufenlied. - In meiner Drangsal rufe ich zum Herrn. Er hört auf mich.

When I had troubles, I called out to Yahweh and he answered me.

2 Herr! Rette mich von Lügenlippen, von trügerischer Zunge!

[I prayed], “Yahweh, rescue/save me from people [SYN, MTY] who lie to me and [try to] deceive me!”

3 Wie liefert Dir die trügerische Zunge fort und fort

You people who lie to me, [I will tell you] [RHQ] what [God] will do to you and what he will do to punish you.

4 geschärfte Pfeile eines Helden samt Ginsterkohlen!

He will shoot sharp arrows at you like soldiers do, and he will [burn you with] red-hot coals from [the wood of] a broom tree.

5 Weh mir, daß ich bei Mesech gaste, bei Kedars Zelten weile!

It is terrible for me, living among cruel/savage [DOU] people [like those who live] in Meshech [region] and Kedar [region].

6 Zu lange schon weilt meine Seele bei Friedensfeinden.

I have lived for a long time among people who hate [to live with others] peacefully.

7 Ich bin so friedsam. Doch, wenn ich's auch noch so sehr beteure, sie wollen Kampf.

Every time I talk about living together peacefully, they talk about starting a war.