[1]For the Leader. Maschil of David;[2]When Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him: 'David is come to the house of Ahimelech.'[3]Why boastest thou thyself of evil, O mighty man? The mercy of God endureth continually.[4]Thy tongue deviseth destruction; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.[5]Thou lovest evil more than good; falsehood rather than speaking righteousness. Selah[6]Thou lovest all devouring words, the deceitful tongue.[7]God will likewise break thee for ever, He will take thee up, and pluck thee out of thy tent, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah[8]The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:[9]'Lo, this is the man that made not God his stronghold; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.'[10]But as for me, I am like a leafy olive-tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.[11]I will give Thee thanks for ever, because Thou hast done it; and I will wait for Thy name, for it is good, in the presence of Thy saints.