PSALM 120

DELIVER ME, O LORD

Psalms 120-134 are known as the Psalms of ascent, sung by the Israelites as they ascended towards Jerusalem to celebrate the many festival meals. 

This psalm is a cry out to God, asking for deliverance from lying lips and deceitful tongues, possibly a reference to the lies that Saul spoke about David.  

While a lot of psalms and prayers focus on God’s goodness, this one is focused primarily on removing the distress of the Israelites. 

Psalm 120:1  - In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me.