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