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,
but war is in his heart.
His words are softer than oil,
but they are drawn swords.(F)

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19 God, who is enthroned from of old,(A)
    who does not change—
he will hear(B) them and humble them,
    because they have no fear of God.(C)

20 My companion attacks his friends;(D)
    he violates his covenant.(E)
21 His talk is smooth as butter,(F)
    yet war is in his heart;
his words are more soothing than oil,(G)
    yet they are drawn swords.(H)

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