Do not condemn me with the wicked, with those who do evil--- those whose words are friendly, but who have hatred in their hearts.

I am surrounded by enemies, who are like lions hungry for human flesh. Their teeth are like spears and arrows; their tongues are like sharp swords.

You only want to bring him down from his place of honor; you take pleasure in lies. You speak words of blessing, but in your heart you curse him.

They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim cruel words like arrows.

The lips of another man's wife may be as sweet as honey and her kisses as smooth as olive oil,

but when it is all over, she leaves you nothing but bitterness and pain.

Thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword, but wisely spoken words can heal.

A hypocrite hides hate behind flattering words.

He may disguise his hatred, but everyone will see the evil things he does.

Judas, the traitor, spoke up. "Surely, Teacher, you don't mean me?" he asked. Jesus answered, "So you say."

So they looked for an opportunity. They bribed some men to pretend they were sincere, and they sent them to trap Jesus with questions, so that they could hand him over to the authority and power of the Roman Governor.

These spies said to Jesus, "Teacher, we know that what you say and teach is right. We know that you pay no attention to anyone's status, but teach the truth about God's will for people.

Jesus and his disciples were at supper. The Devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, the thought of betraying Jesus.