Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man?

2 Thy tongue deviseth very wickedness,

3 Thou lovest evil more than good,

4 Thou lovest all devouring words,

5 God will likewise destroy thee forever;

6 The righteous also shall see it, and fear,

7 Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength,

8 But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God:

9 I will give thee thanks forever, because thou hast done it;

American Standard Version Byzantine Text.