18. He rescues me unharmedfrom the battle waged against me,even though many oppose me.
19. God, who is enthroned from of old,who does not change –he will hear them and humble them,because they have no fear of God.
20. My companion attacks his friends;he violates his covenant.
21. His talk is smooth as butter,yet war is in his heart;his words are more soothing than oil,yet they are drawn swords.
22. Cast your cares on the Lordand he will sustain you;he will never letthe righteous be shaken.
23. But you, God, will bring down the wickedinto the pit of decay;the bloodthirsty and deceitfulwill not live out half their days.But as for me, I trust in you.