[1] You think you are such a big, strong man! Why do you brag about the evil things you’ve done? You are a dishonor to God all the time. [2] You plan ways to destroy others. Your tongue is like a blade that has a sharp edge. You are always telling lies. [3] You love evil instead of good. You would rather lie than tell the truth. [4] You love to harm others with your words, you liar! [5] So God will destroy you forever. He will grab you and pluck you from your tent. He will remove you from this life. [6] Those who do what is right will see it and learn a lesson from it. They will laugh at you and say, [7] “Just look at this fellow! He didn’t depend on God for his safety. He put his trust in all his wealth. He grew strong by destroying others!” [8] But I am like a healthy olive tree. My roots are deep in the house of God. I trust in your faithful love for ever and ever. [9] I will praise you forever for what you have done. I will praise you when I’m with your faithful people. I will put my hope in you because you are good.
