³ May the Lord silence all flattering lips^(A)
    and every boastful tongue—^(B)

³ Do not drag me away with the wicked,
    with those who do evil,
who speak cordially with their neighbors
    but harbor malice in their hearts.^(A)

²² Cast your cares on the Lord
    and he will sustain you;^(A)
he will never let
    the righteous be shaken.^(B)

²⁴ Enemies disguise themselves with their lips,^(A)
    but in their hearts they harbor deceit.^(B)
25 Though their speech is charming,^(C) do not believe them,
    for seven abominations fill their hearts.^(D)