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 His speech is softer than butter, * but war is in his heart.

His words are smoother than oil, * but they are drawn swords.

Cast your burden upon the , and he will sustain you; * he will never let the righteous stumble.

For you will bring the bloodthirsty and deceitful * down to the pit of destruction, O God.

They shall not live out half their days, * but I will put my trust in you.

Have mercy on me, O God, for my enemies are hounding me; * all day long they assault and oppress me.

They hound me all the day long; * truly there are many who fight against me, O Most High.

Whenever I am afraid, * I will put my trust in you.

In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust and will not be afraid, * for what can flesh do to me?

All day long they damage my cause; * their only thought is to do me evil.