Psalms 55:21

What he says is as smooth as butter, but inside he plans war; his words are as soothing as oil, but they cut like sharp swords.

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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

20As for my best friend, he attacked his friends who had no quarrel with him; he broke the promises he had made to them.

22Throw your burdens onto the Lord and he will take care of you. He will never allow those who live right to fall.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 16:19In any case, why shouldn't I serve his son? In the same way I served your father I will serve you.”

Psalms 12:2Everyone lies to their neighbors. They flatter with nice talk, but they don't mean what they say.

Psalms 57:4I am surrounded by man-eating lions—I am forced to live with them! Their teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongues are swords.

Psalms 62:4They plan to throw me down from my high position; they love to tell lies. They say nice things to me, but inside they're cursing me. Selah.

Proverbs 5:3For the lips of an immoral woman may taste as sweet as honey, the kisses of her mouth may be as smooth as oil,

Proverbs 26:24People say nice things to you even though they hate you; deep down they're just lying to you.

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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