12. If an enemy were insulting me,I could endure it;if a foe were rising against me,I could hide.
13. But it is you, a man like myself,my companion, my close friend,
14. with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowshipat the house of God,as we walked aboutamong the worshippers.
15. Let death take my enemies by surprise;let them go down alive to the realm of the dead,for evil finds lodging among them.
16. As for me, I call to God,and the Lord saves me.
17. Evening, morning and noonI cry out in distress,and he hears my voice.
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.