Destroy, O Lord, and divide their [a]tongues,
For I have seen (A)violence and strife in the city.
10 Day and night they go around it on its walls;
(B)Iniquity and trouble are also in the midst of it.
11 Destruction is in its midst;
(C)Oppression and deceit do not depart from its streets.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 55:9 speech, their counsel

Lord, confuse the wicked, confound their words,(A)
    for I see violence and strife(B) in the city.(C)
10 Day and night they prowl(D) about on its walls;
    malice and abuse are within it.
11 Destructive forces(E) are at work in the city;
    threats and lies(F) never leave its streets.

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