3. Their hands are on that which is evil to do it diligently.The ruler and judge ask for a bribe;and the powerful man dictates the evil desire of his soul.Thus they conspire together.
4. The best of them is like a brier.The most upright is worse than a thorn hedge.The day of your watchmen,even your visitation, has come;now is the time of their confusion.
5. Don’t trust in a neighbour.Don’t put confidence in a friend.With the woman lying in your embrace,be careful of the words of your mouth!
6. For the son dishonours the father,the daughter rises up against her mother,the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law;a man’s enemies are the men of his own house.
7. But as for me, I will look to the Lord.I will wait for the God of my salvation.My God will hear me.
8. Don’t rejoice against me, my enemy.When I fall, I will arise.When I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light to me.