10. Day and night they prowl around on top of its walls. The city is full of crime and trouble.
11. Forces that destroy are at work inside it. Its streets are full of people who cheat others and take advantage of them.
12. If an enemy were making fun of me, I could stand it. If he were looking down on me, I could hide from him.
13. But it's you, someone like myself. It's my companion, my close friend.
14. We used to enjoy good friendship as we walked with the crowds at the house of God.
15. Let death take my enemies by surprise. Let them be buried alive, because their hearts and homes are full of evil.
16. But I call out to God. And the Lord saves me.
17. Evening, morning and noon I groan and cry out. And he hears my voice.
18. Even though many enemies are fighting against me, he brings me safely back from the battle.
19. God sits on his throne forever. He hears my prayers and makes my enemies suffer. Selah They never change their ways. They don't have any respect for God.
20. My companion attacks his friends. He breaks his promise.
21. His talk is as smooth as butter. But he has war in his heart. His words flow like olive oil. But they are like swords ready for battle.