16. As for me, I shall call upon God, And the Lord will save me.
17. Evening and morning and at noon, I will complain and murmur, And He will hear my voice.
18. He will redeem my soul in peace from the battle which is against me, For they are many who strive with me.
19. God will hear and answer them- Even the one who sits enthroned from of old- Selah. With whom there is no change, And who do not fear God.
20. He has put forth his hands against those who were at peace with him; He has violated his covenant.
21. His speech was smoother than butter, But his heart was war; His words were softer than oil, Yet they were drawn swords.
22. Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.
23. But You, O God, will bring them down to the pit of destruction; Men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You.