1. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the mercy of God {cf15i endureth} continually.
2. Thy tongue deviseth very wickedness; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
3. Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. {cf15i Selah}
4. Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
5. God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee up, and pluck thee out of thy tent, and root thee out of the land of the living. {cf15i Selah}
6. The righteous also shall see {cf15i it}, and fear, and shall laugh at him, {cf15i saying},
7. Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
8. But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
9. I will give thee thanks for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name, for it is good, in the presence of thy saints.