Stop boasting to avoid punishment from the Lord! Why do you boast of an evil, mighty hero? Why do you boast all day long, you who are a disgrace in the sight of God? You who practice deception, your tongue plots destruction; it's like a sharp razor. You like evil rather than good, lying rather than telling the truth. You love every harmful word, deceptive tongue! Surely God will cast you down into eternal ruin: He will take you up and tear you from your tent; he will snatch you from the land of the living. The righteous will see and fear; they will laugh at you saying: "Nowhere is the man who did not make God his fortress, but trusted in his great wealth and grew stronger by destroying others!" But I am like an olive tree that blossoms in the house of God; I trust in God's unfailing love forever and ever. For what you have done, I will always praise you in the presence of your faithful people. And I hope in your name, because your name is good. Amen. A...