Psalms 55:21

God shall hear, and the Eternal shall humble them. For there is no change with them, and they have not feared God:

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 shall redeem my soul in peace from them that draw near to me: for among many they were with me.

22he hath stretched forth his hand to repay. They have defiled his covenant,

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Cross References

2 Samuel 16:19Besides this, whom shall I serve? is it not the king's son? as I have served thy father, so will I serve thee also.

Psalms 12:2Save me, O Lord, for there is now no saint: truths are decayed from among the children of men.

Psalms 57:4He hath sent from heaven and delivered me: he hath made them a reproach that trod upon me. God hath sent his mercy and his truth,

Psalms 62:4How long do you rush in upon a man? you all kill, as if you were thrusting down a leaning wall, and a tottering fence.

Proverbs 5:3For the lips of a harlot are like a honeycomb dropping, and her throat is smoother than oil.

Proverbs 26:24An enemy is known by his lips, when in his heart he entertaineth deceit.

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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