²³ But you, God, will bring down the wicked
    into the pit^(A) of decay;
the bloodthirsty and deceitful^(B)
    will not live out half their days.^(C)

But as for me, I trust in you.^(D)

“See, I will refine^(A) and test^(B) them,
    for what else can I do
    because of the sin of my people?
⁸ Their tongue^(C) is a deadly arrow;
    it speaks deceitfully.
With their mouths they all speak cordially to their neighbors,^(D)
    but in their hearts they set traps^(E) for them.^(F)
9 Should I not punish them for this?”
    declares the Lord.
“Should I not avenge^(G) myself
    on such a nation as this?”