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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 annual festivals and 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 ESV - "In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me."

STUDY QUESTIONS

• Use a study Bible or internet search to learn the definition of “Psalms of Ascent.”
• In what context were these psalms recited or sung?