Psalms 55:21
His mouth was smoother than butter, but war filled his heart. His words were softer than oil, but sharper than swords.
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In Context
20My friend turned against me, betrayed his word.
22Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you. He will never let the righteous be shaken.
Cross References
Psalms 12:2One lies to another, speaking empty lies, with flattering lips and false hearts they speak.
Psalms 57:4In the midst of lions I lie, who devour human prey. Their teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue is a sharpened sword.
Psalms 62:4From his height they are planning to topple him. They take pleasure in falsehood; they bless with their mouth, but inwardly they curse. Selah
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 →