120:2 I said, 1 “O Lord, rescue me 2
from those who lie with their lips 3
and those who deceive with their tongue. 4
120:3 How will he severely punish you,
you deceptive talker? 5
1 tn The words “I said” are supplied in the translation for clarification. See the introductory note for this psalm.
2 tn Or “my life.”
3 tn Heb “from a lip of falsehood.”
4 tn Heb “from a tongue of deception.”
5 tn Heb “What will he give to you, and what will he add to you, O tongue of deception?” The psalmist addresses his deceptive enemies. The