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19 (20) El (G-d) shall hear, and afflict them, even He that abideth kedem (of old, forever). Selah. Because they do not change, therefore they fear not Elohim.

20 (21) He [the faithless friend of verse 13-14] hath laid his hands on such as are at shalom with him; he hath broken his Brit.

21 (22) The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his lev; his devarim were softer than shemen, 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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