Psalms 55:21

His mouth has been sweeter than honey, || And his heart [is] war! His words have been softer than oil, || And they [are] drawn [swords].

Literal Standard Version

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 has sent forth his hands against his well-wishers, || He has defiled his covenant.

22Cast on YHWH that which He has given you, || And He sustains you, || He does not permit the moving of the righteous forever.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 16:19and secondly, for whom do I labor? Is it not before his son? As I served before your father, so I am before you.”

Psalms 12:2They each speak vanity with his neighbor, || Lip of flattery! With heart and heart they speak.

Psalms 57:4My soul [is] in the midst of lions, || I lie down [among] flames—sons of men, || Their teeth [are] a spear and arrows, || And their tongue a sharp sword.

Psalms 62:4Only—from his excellence || They have consulted to drive away, || They enjoy a lie, they bless with their mouth, || And revile with their heart. Selah.

Proverbs 5:3For the lips of a strange woman drop honey, || And her mouth [is] smoother than oil,

Proverbs 26:24A hater pretends by his lips, || And he places deceit in his heart,

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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