The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.

And God looked upon the earth, and behold it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way upon the earth.

Swallow up, O Lord, and divide their tongues; for I have seen violence and strife in the city.

Indeed, in heart you work injustice; you weigh out the violence of your hands in the earth.

For the land is full of adulterers. Yes, because of cursing the land mourns; the pleasant places of the wilderness are dried up, and their course is evil, and their strength is not right.

O Jehovah, how long shall I cry for help, and You will not hear? I cry out to You, Violence! But You do not save.

Why do You show me evil, and You cause me to look upon toil? For destruction and violence are before me; and there is strife, and contention rises up.