1 Why do you boast, O mighty one, of mischief done against the godly? All day long

2 you are plotting destruction. Your tongue is like a sharp razor, you worker of treachery.

3 You love evil more than good, and lying more than speaking the truth. (Selah)

4 You love all words that devour, O deceitful tongue.

5 But God will break you down forever; he will snatch and tear you from your tent; he will uproot you from the land of the living. (Selah)

6 The righteous will see, and fear, and will laugh at the evildoer, saying,

7 "See the one who would not take refuge in God, but trusted in abundant riches, and sought refuge in wealth!"

8 But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever.

9 I will thank you forever, because of what you have done. In the presence of the faithful I will proclaim your name, for it is good.