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19 God, who is enthroned forever,
    will hear and answer them. Selah.

They never change
    and don’t fear God.
20 He raises his hands against his friends.
    He has violated his covenant.
21 His mouth was smooth as butter,
    but his heart was war.
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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