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19 God will hear and answer them,[a]
he who is enthroned from of old, Selah
Because they do not change,
and they do not fear God.
20 He has put forth his hands against his friends;[b]
he has defiled his covenant.
21 The buttery words[c] of his mouth were smooth,
but there was battle in his heart.
His words were smoother than oil,
but they were drawn swords.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 55:19 Or “and humble them”
  2. Psalm 55:20 Literally “those at peace with him”
  3. Psalm 55:21 Literally “butter”