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Psalm 55:21

World English Bible

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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Psalm 55:21 in other translations

His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.

Psalm 55:21 · American Standard Version

Psalm 55:21 in context

  1. 19God, who is enthroned forever,
    will hear and answer them.
    They never change,
    who don’t fear God.
  2. 20He raises his hands against his friends.
    He has violated his covenant.
  3. 21His mouth was smooth as butter,
    but his heart was war.
    His words were softer than oil,
    yet they were drawn swords.
  4. 22Cast your burden on Yahweh and he will sustain you.
    He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
  5. 23But you, God, will bring them down into the pit of destruction.
    Bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days,
    but I will trust in you.