³ Do not drag me away with the wicked,
    with those who do evil,
who speak cordially with their neighbors
    but harbor malice in their hearts.^(A)

²¹ His talk is smooth as butter,^(A)
    yet war is in his heart;
his words are more soothing than oil,^(B)
    yet they are drawn swords.^(C)

⁹ Do not take away my soul along with sinners,
    my life with those who are bloodthirsty,^(A)

⁸ Their tongue^(A) is a deadly arrow;
    it speaks deceitfully.
With their mouths they all speak cordially to their neighbors,^(B)
    but in their hearts they set traps^(C) for them.^(D)
9 Should I not punish them for this?”
    declares the Lord.
“Should I not avenge^(E) myself
    on such a nation as this?”