For they say cruel and deceptive things to me; they lie to me.

They are calloused; they speak arrogantly.

You do damage with words, and use your tongue to deceive.

I cried out to him for help and praised him with my tongue.

I praise you constantly and speak of your splendor all day long.

They speak as if they rule in heaven, and lay claim to the earth.

They were not yet filled up, their food was still in their mouths,

But they deceived him with their words, and lied to him.

With my lips I proclaim all the regulations you have revealed.

Revive me with your loyal love, that I might keep the rules you have revealed.

Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey!

I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commands.

They open their mouths to devour me like a roaring lion that rips its prey.

Rescue me from the mouth of the lion, and from the horns of the wild oxen! You have answered me!

By the Lord’s decree the heavens were made; by a mere word from his mouth all the stars in the sky were created.

They are ready to devour me; they say, “Aha! Aha! We’ve got you!”

The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful; he does not care about doing what is wise and right.

The godly speak wise words and promote justice.

I am silent and cannot open my mouth because of what you have done.

I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts.