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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

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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