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19 God, who has always ruled as king,
    will hear me and punish my enemies. Selah

But they will never change.
    They don’t fear and respect God.
20 This one who was once my friend now attacks his friends.
    He is breaking every promise he made.
21 His words about peace are as smooth as butter,
    but he has only war on his mind.
His words are as slick as oil,
    but they cut like a knife.

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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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