i1 [To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David, the servant of Jehovah.] i0 par The transgression of the wicked declares within my heart: There is no fear of God before his eyes.

The words of his mouth are wickedness and deceit; he has left off acting wisely and doing good.

His flattery has been with forked tongue, and war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.

Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Watch now, when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say to you, Strike Amnon! then kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and valiant.

And the servants of Absalom did to Amnon as Absalom had commanded. And all the king's sons arose, and each one got on his mule and fled.

If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his servants are wicked.