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Psalms 55:22

\55:21\The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, but they were sharp swords.

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In The King James Version

Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

In Context

21\55:20\He has put out his hand against those who were at peace with him; he has not kept his agreement.

23\55:22\Put your cares on the Lord, and he will be your support; he will not let the upright man be moved.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:9He will keep the feet of his holy ones, but the evil-doers will come to their end in the dark night, for by strength no man will overcome.

Psalms 16:8I have put the Lord before me at all times; because he is at my right hand, I will not be moved.

Psalms 37:5Put your life in the hands of the Lord; have faith in him and he will do it.

Psalms 42:10\42:9\I will say to God my Rock, Why have you let me go from your memory? why do I go in sorrow because of the attacks of my haters?

Psalms 62:6\62:5\My soul, put all your faith in God; for from him comes my hope.

Psalms 63:8\63:7\Because you have been my help, I will have joy in the shade of your wings.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 55:17-23

Confidence in God. 16 As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me. 17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice. 18 He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me. 19 God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God. 20 He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant. 21 The… Read the whole commentary →

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