19 God, who is enthroned from of old,(A)
    who does not change—
he will hear(B) them and humble them,
    because they have no fear of God.(C)

20 My companion attacks his friends;(D)
    he violates his covenant.(E)
21 His talk is smooth as butter,(F)
    yet war is in his heart;
his words are more soothing than oil,(G)
    yet they are drawn swords.(H)

22 Cast your cares on the Lord
    and he will sustain you;(I)
he will never let
    the righteous be shaken.(J)
23 But you, God, will bring down the wicked
    into the pit(K) of decay;
the bloodthirsty and deceitful(L)
    will not live out half their days.(M)

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

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