12. It was not an enemy insulting me.I could stand that.It was not someone who hated me.I could hide from him.
13. But it is you, a person like me.You were my companion and good friend.
14. We had a good friendship.We went together to God’s Temple.
15. Let death take away my enemies.Let them die while they are still youngbecause evil lives with them.
16. But I will call to God for help.And the Lord will save me.
17. Morning, noon and night I am troubled and upset.But he will listen to me.
18. Many are against me.But he keeps me safe in battle.
19. God who lives foreverwill hear me and punish them.But they will not change.They do not fear God. Selah
20. The one who was my friend attacks his friends.He breaks his promises.
21. His words are slippery like butter.But war is in his heart.His words are smoother than oil,but they cut like knives.