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

⁹ For there is no truth in their mouth;
    their inmost self is destruction;
their throat is an open grave;
    they flatter with their tongue.

² Everyone utters lies to his neighbour;
    with flattering lips and a double heart they speak.

²¹ His speech was smooth as butter,
    yet war was in his heart;
his words were softer than oil,
    yet they were drawn swords.

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