19 God will (A)hear and humiliate them—
Even the one (B)who [a]sits enthroned from ancient times— Selah
With whom there [b]is no change,
And who (C)do not fear God.
20 He has put forth his hands against (D)those who were at peace with him;
He has [c](E)violated his covenant.
21 His [d]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 remains from
  2. Psalm 55:19 Lit are no changes
  3. Psalm 55:20 Lit profaned
  4. 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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