Psalms 55:21

His mouth was smooth as butter, 1 but his heart was hostile; 1 his words were softer than oil, 1 yet they were actually drawn swords. 1

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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

20My friend has raised his hands against those who were at peace with him; 1 he has not respected the covenant that he had. 1

22Place your burdens on Yahweh, and he will sustain you; 1 he will never allow a righteous person to totter. 1

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Cross References

2 Samuel 16:19Also, what man should I serve? Should I not serve in the presence of his son? As I have served in your father's presence, I will serve in your presence.”

Psalms 12:2Everyone says empty words to his neighbor; 1 everyone speaks with flattering lips and a double heart. 1

Psalms 57:4My life is among lions; 1 I am among those who are ready to devour me. 1 I am among people whose teeth are spears and arrows, 1 and whose tongues are sharp swords. 1

Psalms 62:4They consult with him only to bring him down from his honorable position; 1 they love to tell lies; 1 they bless him with their mouths, but in their hearts they curse him. Selah 1

Proverbs 5:3For the lips of an adulteress drip with honey 1 and her mouth is smoother than oil, 1

Proverbs 26:24One who hates others disguises his feelings with his lips 1 and he lays up deceit within himself. 1

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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