¹⁹ God, who is enthroned from long ago,
    will hear me and humble them.
Interlude
Because they do not repent,
    they do not fear God.

²⁰ Each of my friends^[a] raises his hand against his allies;
    each of my friends^[b] breaks his word.^[c]
21 His mouth is as smooth as butter,
    while war is in his heart.
His words were as smooth as olive oil,
    while his sword is drawn.