Psalms 55:21

Smooth were the milky [words] of his mouth, but his heart was war; his words were softer than oil, yet are they drawn swords.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.

In Context

20He hath put forth his hands against such as are at peace with him; he hath profaned his covenant.

22Cast thy burden upon Jehovah, and *he* will sustain thee: he will never suffer the righteous to be moved.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 16:19And again, whom should I serve? should it not be in the presence of his son? as I have served in thy father's presence, so will I be in thy presence.

Psalms 12:2They speak falsehood every one with his neighbour: [with] flattering lip, with a double heart, do they speak.

Psalms 57:4My soul is in the midst of lions; I lie down [among] them that breathe out flames, the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

Psalms 62:4They only consult to thrust [him] down from his excellency; they delight in lies; they bless with their mouth, but in their inward part they curse. Selah.

Proverbs 5:3For the lips of the strange woman drop honey, and her mouth is smoother than oil;

Proverbs 26:24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, but he layeth up deceit within him:

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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