^{3 Ref} The smooth lips and the tongue of pride will be cut off by the Lord.

^{4 Ref} They have said, With our tongues will we overcome; our lips are ours: who is lord over us?

^{5 Ref} Because of the crushing of the poor and the weeping of those in need, now will I come to his help, says the Lord; I will give him the salvation which he is desiring.

^{3 Ref} May Yahweh cut off all flattering lips, And the tongue that boasts,

^{4 Ref} Who have said, "With our tongue we will prevail. Our lips are our own. Who is lord over us?"

^{5 Ref} "Because of the oppression of the weak and because of the groaning of the needy, I will now arise," says Yahweh; "I will set him in safety from those who malign him."