Salmos 120

1 En mi angustia clamé a Yavé, Y Él me respondió.

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

2 Oh Yavé, libra mi vida de labios mentirosos, De una lengua engañadora.

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

3 ¿Qué se te dará, O qué más se te hará, Oh lengua engañosa?

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 Agudas flechas de guerrero, [Forjadas] con brasas de enebro.

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 ¡Ay de mí, porque vivo desterrado en Mesec, Y habito entre las tiendas de Cedar!

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

6 Mucho tiempo estuvo mi alma Con los que aborrecen la paz.

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

7 Yo soy pacífico, pero cuando hablo, Ellos me declaran la guerra.

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