Psalm 55:16–23

16 As for me, I will call upon God,

And the Lord shall save me.

17 lEvening and morning and at noon

I will pray, and cry aloud,

And He shall hear my voice.

18 He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me,

For mthere were many against me.

19 God will hear, and afflict them,

nEven He who abides from of old.

Selah

Because they do not change,

Therefore they do not fear God.

20 He has oput forth his hands against those who pwere at peace with him;

He has broken his 6covenant.

21 qThe words of his mouth were smoother than butter,

But war was in his heart;

His words were softer than oil,

Yet they were drawn swords.

22 rCast your burden on the Lord,

And sHe shall sustain you;

He shall never permit the righteous to be 7moved.

23 But You, O God, shall bring them down to the pit of destruction;

tBloodthirsty and deceitful men ushall not live out half their days;

But I will trust in You.