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19 God sits on His throne forever. And He will hear them and bring trouble upon them, because there has been no change in them. They do not fear God. 20 He goes against those who were at peace with him. He has broken his agreement. 21 What he says is smoother than butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are raised 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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