New English Translation
Psalms 120:1-7
112In my distress I cried out to the Lord and he answered me.
2I said, “O Lord, rescue me from those who lie with their lips and those who deceive with their tongue.
3How will he severely punish you, you deceptive talker?
4Here’s how! With the sharp arrows of warriors, with arrowheads forged over the hot coals.
5How miserable I am! For I have lived temporarily in Meshech; I have resided among the tents of Kedar.
6For too long I have had to reside with those who hate peace.
7I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.
Notes
- 1. Psalms 120:1 Psalm 120. The genre and structure of this psalm are uncertain. It begins like a thanksgiving psalm, with a brief notice that God has heard the psalmist’s prayer for help and has intervened. But v. 2 is a petition for help, followed by a taunt directed toward enemies (vv. 3-4) and a lament (vv. 5-7). Perhaps vv. 2-7 recall the psalmist’s prayer when he cried out to the Lord. ↩
- 2. Psalms 120:1 The precise significance of this title, which appears in Pss 120-134, is unclear. Perhaps worshipers recited these psalms when they ascended the road to Jerusalem to celebrate annual religious festivals. For a discussion of their background see L. C. Allen, Psalms 101-150 (WBC), 219-21. ↩
Commentaries on Psalms 120
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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