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19 God will (A)hear and [a]answer them—
Even the one (B)who [b]sits enthroned from of old— Selah.
Because they [c]do not change,
And (C)do not fear God.
20 [d]My companion has put forth his hands against (D)those who were at peace with him;
He has [e](E)violated his covenant.
21 His [f]speech was (F)smoother than butter,
But his heart was war;
His words were (G)softer than oil,
Yet they were drawn (H)swords.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 55:19 Or afflict
  2. Psalm 55:19 Or abides from
  3. Psalm 55:19 Lit are no changes
  4. Psalm 55:20 Lit He
  5. Psalm 55:20 Lit profaned
  6. Psalm 55:21 Lit mouth