²⁷ So God created^(G) mankind^(H) in his own image,^(I)
    in the image of God^(J) he created them;
    male and female^(K) he created them.^(L)

⁷ His mouth is full^(A) of lies and threats;^(B)
    trouble and evil are under his tongue.^(C)

⁴ Surely they intend to topple me
    from my lofty place;
    they take delight in lies.
With their mouths they bless,
    but in their hearts they curse.^[a](A)

¹² For the sins of their mouths,^(A)
    for the words of their lips,^(B)
    let them be caught in their pride.^(C)
For the curses and lies they utter,

⁶ “Whoever sheds human blood,
    by humans shall their blood be shed;^(A)
for in the image of God^(B)
    has God made mankind.