2Men speak vanity, every one with his neighbour; with flattering lips, and with a double heart do they speak.

3The LORD shall destroy all flattering lips and tongues that speak proud things.

4For they have said, With our tongue will we prevail: our lips are our own; who is lord over us?

5Because of the oppression of the poor and the groans of the needy, now will I arise, says the LORD; and I will bring salvation openly.

6The words of the LORD are pure words; as silver tried in a furnace on earth, they are purified seven times.

7Thou shalt keep them, O LORD; thou shalt preserve me and save me from this generation for ever.

8For the wicked walk everywhere with contemptible pride like the children of Edom.