^8 (A)Their tongue is a deadly arrow;
    ^(B)it speaks deceitfully;
with his mouth ^(C)each speaks peace to his neighbour,
    but in his heart ^(D)he plans an ambush for him.

⁹ For there is no truth in their mouth;
    their inmost self is ^(A)destruction;
^(B)their throat is ^(C)an open grave;
    they ^(D)flatter with their tongue.

² Everyone ^(A)utters lies to his neighbour;
    with ^(B)flattering lips and ^(C)a double heart they speak.

²¹ His ^(A)speech was ^(B)smooth as butter,
    yet war was in his heart;
his words were softer than oil,
    yet they were ^(C)drawn swords.

⁴ They only plan to thrust him down from his ^(A)high position.
    They take pleasure in falsehood.
^(B)They bless with their mouths,
    but inwardly they curse. Selah