³ May the Lord silence all flattering lips^(A)
    and every boastful tongue—^(B)

⁴ those who say,
    “By our tongues we will prevail;^(A)
    our own lips will defend us—who is lord over us?”

⁸ They scoff, and speak with malice;^(A)
    with arrogance^(B) they threaten oppression.^(C)

⁹ Their mouths lay claim to heaven,
    and their tongues take possession of the earth.