Psalms 120:2 Meaning and Explanation
“Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist asks God to rescue him from those who speak lies and deception.
The Context of Psalms 120:2
The psalmist's specific plea for rescue from deceivers.
What Does Psalms 120:2 Mean?
The specific request follows: deliverance from deceitful speech. Lying lips and a deceitful tongue represent a real threat—not merely uncomfortable words but falsehood that harms trust and poisons relationships. The psalmist recognizes such speech as something to be delivered from.
This prayer assumes that God cares about truth and falsehood, and that He will respond when His people are attacked by deception. Asking God to deliver the soul puts the matter in His hands rather than seeking personal retaliation.
Psalms 120:2 in the Original Language
Hebrew שְׁמַר (shemer), 'guard' or 'keep'—the root behind deliverance; God is asked to guard the soul from what threatens it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 120:2
What does Psalms 120:2 mean?
The psalmist asks God to rescue him from those who speak lies and deception.
What is the context of Psalms 120:2?
The psalmist's specific plea for rescue from deceivers.