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With his mouth he swears and lies. He makes it hard for other people. Trouble and sin are under his tongue. He lies hidden in the towns, waiting to kill those who are not guilty. His eyes are always watching for the weak. He lies in wait like a hidden lion. He lies in wait to catch the weak, and they become caught in his net.

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His mouth is full(A) of lies and threats;(B)
    trouble and evil are under his tongue.(C)
He lies in wait(D) near the villages;
    from ambush he murders the innocent.(E)
His eyes watch in secret for his victims;
    like a lion in cover he lies in wait.
He lies in wait to catch the helpless;(F)
    he catches the helpless and drags them off in his net.(G)

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