Psalms

¹⁵I wish death would take my enemies by surprise! I wish the earth would open up and swallow them alive, because they plan such terrible things together. ¹⁶I will call to God for help, and the Lord will save me. ¹⁷I speak to God morning, noon, and night. I tell him what upsets me, and he listens to me! ¹⁸I have fought in many battles, but he has always rescued me and brought me back safely. ¹⁹God, who has always ruled as king, will hear me and punish my enemies. Selah But they will never change. They don’t fear and respect God. ²⁰This one who was once my friend now attacks his friends. He is breaking every promise he made. ²¹His words about peace are as smooth as butter, but he has only war on his mind. His words are as slick as oil, but they cut like a knife.