Psalms 55:20

My friend turned against me, betrayed his word.

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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, who sits on his ancient throne will hear and will humble them, for they never change, they never reverence God. Selah

21His mouth was smoother than butter, but war filled his heart. His words were softer than oil, but sharper than swords.

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Cross References

Psalms 7:4if friends I paid back with evil, if I plundered my foes without cause,

Psalms 89:34“I will not profane my covenant by changing the word that has passed 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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