³ “They make ready their tongue
    like a bow, to shoot lies;^(A)
it is not by truth
    that they triumph^[a] in the land.
They go from one sin to another;
    they do not acknowledge^(B) me,”
declares the Lord.

⁸ Their tongue^(A) is a deadly arrow;
    it speaks deceitfully.
With their mouths they all speak cordially to their neighbors,^(B)
    but in their hearts they set traps^(C) for them.^(D)

²¹ You will be protected from the lash of the tongue,^(A)
    and need not fear^(B) when destruction comes.^(C)

²⁰ In the shelter^(A) of your presence you hide^(B) them
    from all human intrigues;^(C)
you keep them safe in your dwelling
    from accusing tongues.