²³ But you, God, will bring down the wicked
    into the pit^(A) of decay;
the bloodthirsty and deceitful^(B)
    will not live out half their days.^(C)

But as for me, I trust in you.^(D)

²⁷ The fear of the Lord adds length to life,^(A)
    but the years of the wicked are cut short.^(B)

⁶     you destroy those who tell lies.^(A)
The bloodthirsty and deceitful
    you, Lord, detest.

³² Before his time^(A) he will wither,^(B)
    and his branches will not flourish.^(C)

¹⁷ Surely it was for my benefit^(A)
    that I suffered such anguish.^(B)
In your love you kept me
    from the pit^(C) of destruction;
you have put all my sins^(D)
    behind your back.^(E)

¹⁷ Do not be overwicked,
    and do not be a fool—
    why die before your time?^(A)

²⁰ Death and Destruction^[a] are never satisfied,^(A)
    and neither are human eyes.^(B)

¹¹ Death and Destruction^[a] lie open before the Lord^(A)—
    how much more do human hearts!^(B)