20 They have put forth their hands against such as be at peace with them; they have broken the Lord's covenant.
21 The words of their mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in their heart. Their words were softer than oil, yet they have drawn swords.
22 Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee; he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
23 But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction; bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.
Psalms 56 Intro: David complaineth of his enemies -- His confidence in God's word. (To the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath.)
1 Be merciful unto me, O God; for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.
2 Mine enemies would daily swallow me up; for they be many that fight against me, O thou Most High.
3 What! am I afraid? I will trust in thee.
4 In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
5 Every day they wrest my words; all their thoughts are against me for evil.
6 They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.
