⁴ I am in the midst of lions;^(A)
    I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts—
men whose teeth are spears and arrows,
    whose tongues are sharp swords.^(B)

³ They sharpen their tongues like swords^(A)
    and aim cruel words like deadly arrows.^(B)

⁴ those who say,
    “By our tongues we will prevail;^(A)
    our own lips will defend us—who is lord over us?”

¹⁹ You use your mouth for evil
    and harness your tongue to deceit.^(A)