19 God, the One enthroned from long ago,(A)
will hear and will humiliate themSelah
because they do not change
and do not fear God.(B)

20 My friend(C) acts violently
against those at peace with him;(D)
he violates his covenant.(E)
21 His buttery words are smooth,[a]
but war is in his heart.
His words are softer than oil,
but they are drawn swords.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 55:21 Some Hb mss, Sym, Syr, Tg, Jer read His speech is smoother than butter

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