1

Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth* continually.

2

Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.

3

Thou lovest evil more than good; and* lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.

4

Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou* deceitful tongue.

5

God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy* dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.

6

The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:

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 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 praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it:* and I will wait on thy name; for it is* good before thy saints.