16Let the hand of death come on them suddenly, and let them go down living into the underworld; because evil is in their houses and in their hearts.
17As for me, I will make my prayer to God, and he will be my saviour.
18In the evening and in the morning and in the middle of the day I will make my prayer with sounds of grief; and my voice will come to his ears.
19He has taken my soul away from the attack which was made against me, and given it peace; for great numbers were against me.
20God will give thought to me; he who from early times is strong will send pain and trouble on them. (Selah.) Because they are unchanged, they have no fear of God.
21He has put out his hand against those who were at peace with him; he has not kept his agreement.
22The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, but they were sharp swords.
