Psalms 120:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

What punishment should you receive? What should happen to you, you lying tongue?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is asking what punishment would be fitting for those who speak lies and spread false words.

📚 Historical Context

This is from one of the 'Songs of Ascents' that Jewish pilgrims would sing while traveling to Jerusalem for religious festivals. The psalmist appears to be dealing with people who were spreading lies or false accusations against him, possibly while he was living among foreigners or enemies who didn't share his faith.

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