Psalms 55:20

They lift up their hands against their friend, And break their covenant with him.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.

In Context

19God will hear me, and bring them down,—He that hath been judge of old. [[Pause.]] Because they have no changes, Therefore they fear not God.

21Their speech was softer than butter, But war was in their heart; Their words were smoother than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.

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Cross References

Psalms 7:4If I have rendered evil to my friend, Or have despoiled him that without cause is mine enemy,—

Psalms 89:34I will not break my covenant, Nor alter what hath gone from my lips.

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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