3. May the Lord cut off all flattering lipsand the tongue that speaks boastfully.
4. They say, “Through our tongues we have power; our lips are our own — who can be our master? ”
5. “Because of the oppression of the afflictedand the groaning of the poor,I will now rise up,” says the Lord.“I will put the one who longs for it in a safe place.”
6. The words of the Lord are pure words,like silver refined in an earthen furnace,purified seven times.
7. You, Lord, will guard us; You will protect us from this generation forever.
8. The wicked wander everywhere,and what is worthless is exalted by the human race.