Psalms 55:23
they are divided by the wrath Of his countenance, and his heart hath drawn near. His words are smoother than oil, and
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
22he hath stretched forth his hand to repay. They have defiled his covenant,
Cross References
2 Samuel 20:9And Joab said to Amasa: God save thee, my brother. And he took Amasa by the chin with his right hand to kiss him.
Job 15:32Before his days be full he shall perish: and his hands shall wither away.
Psalms 7:15Behold he hath been in labour with injustice; he hath conceived sorrow, and brought forth iniquity.
Psalms 58:9Like wax that melteth they shall be taken away: fire hath fallen on them, and they shall not see the sun.
Psalms 66:9Who hath set my soul to live: and hath not suffered my feet to be moved:
Psalms 112:6because he shall not be moved for ever.
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 →