¹⁸ Even the little boys^(A) scorn me;
    when I appear, they ridicule me.^(B)

⁷ His mouth is full^(A) of lies and threats;^(B)
    trouble and evil are under his tongue.^(C)

⁸ He lies in wait^(A) near the villages;
    from ambush he murders the innocent.^(B)
His eyes watch in secret for his victims;

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

⁴ those who say,
    “By our tongues we will prevail;^(A)
    our own lips will defend us—who is lord over us?”

¹³ keep your tongue^(A) from evil
    and your lips from telling lies.^(B)