Micah 7:3-5

New Catholic Bible

³ Their hands are skilled in performing evil deeds;
    the ruler demands gifts,
the judge asks for a bribe,
    the powerful man follows his own desires.
⁴ The best of them is like a briar,
    the most upright like a thorn hedge.
The day of their punishment now approaches;
    now they will be seized by confusion.
⁵ Put no trust in a friend:
    have no confidence in a loved one.
Guard the portals of your mouth
    against her who lies in your embrace.