The words of the wicked (A)lie in wait for blood,
    but (B)the mouth of the upright delivers them.
(C)The wicked are (D)overthrown and are no more,
    (E)but the house of the righteous will stand.
A man is commended according to his good sense,
    but one of twisted mind is (F)despised.

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