Psalms 55:21
His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
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20He raises his hands against his friends. He has violated his covenant.
22Cast your burden on the LORD and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
Cross References
2 Samuel 16:19Again, whom should I serve? Shouldn’t I serve in the presence of his son? As I have served in your father’s presence, so I will be in your presence.”
Psalms 12:2Everyone lies to his neighbour. They speak with flattering lips, and with a double heart.
Psalms 57:4My soul is amongst lions. I lie amongst those who are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
Psalms 62:4They fully intend to throw him down from his lofty place. They delight in lies. They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
Proverbs 5:3For the lips of an adulteress drip honey. Her mouth is smoother than oil,
Proverbs 26:24A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbours evil 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 →