17. Morning, noon, and nightmy complaints and groans go up to him,and he will hear my voice.
18. He will bring me safely backfrom the battles that I fightagainst so many enemies.
19. God, who has ruled from eternity,will hear me and defeat them;for they refuse to change,and they do not fear him.
20. My former companion attacked his friends;he broke his promises.
21. His words were smoother than cream,but there was hatred in his heart;his words were as soothing as oil,but they cut like sharp swords.
22. Leave your troubles with the Lord,and he will defend you;he never lets honest people be defeated.
23. But you, O God, will bring those murderers and liars to their gravesbefore half their life is over.As for me, I will trust in you.