Psalms 55:21
His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
In Context
20He hath put forth his hands against such as were at peace with him: He hath profaned his covenant.
Cross References
2 Samuel 16:19And again, whom should I serve? [should I] not [serve] 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 neighbor: With flattering lip, and with a double heart, do they speak.
Psalms 57:4My soul is among lions; I lie among them that are set on fire, Even 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 dignity; They delight in lies; They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah
Proverbs 5:3For the lips of a 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 →