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19 God will hear and afflict them,
    even He who sits enthroned from of old. Selah
Because they do not change,
    therefore they do not fear God.

20 My friend has set his hands against those at peace with him;
    he has violated his covenant.
21 The words of his mouth were smoother than butter,
    but battle was in his heart;
his words were softer than oil,
    yet they were drawn swords.

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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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