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18 Let the lying lips be put to silence,
    who speak arrogantly
    in pride and contempt against the righteous.

19 Oh, how great is Your goodness,
    which You have laid up for those who fear You,
which You have done for those
    seeking refuge in You before people!
20 You will hide them in the secret of Your presence
    from conspirators;
You will keep them secretly in a shelter
    from the strife of tongues.

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18 Let their lying lips(A) be silenced,
    for with pride and contempt
    they speak arrogantly(B) against the righteous.

19 How abundant are the good things(C)
    that you have stored up for those who fear you,
that you bestow in the sight of all,(D)
    on those who take refuge(E) in you.
20 In the shelter(F) of your presence you hide(G) them
    from all human intrigues;(H)
you keep them safe in your dwelling
    from accusing tongues.

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