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Psalm 55:19-23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Psalm 55:19-23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
19 God, the One enthroned from long ago,(A)
will hear and will humiliate them
because they do not change
and do not fear God.(B)
20 My friend(C) acts violently
against those at peace with him;(D)
he violates his covenant.(E)
21 His buttery words are smooth,[a]
but war is in his heart.
His words are softer than oil,
but they are drawn swords.(F)
22 Cast your burden on the Lord,
and He will sustain you;(G)
He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.(H)
23 God, You will bring them down
to the Pit of destruction;(I)
men of bloodshed and treachery
will not live out half their days.(J)
But I will trust in You.(K)
Footnotes
- Psalm 55:21 Some Hb mss, Sym, Syr, Tg, Jer read His speech is smoother than butter
Psalm 55:19-23
New International Version
Psalm 55:19-23
New International Version
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)
22 Cast your cares on the Lord
and he will sustain you;(I)
he will never let
the righteous be shaken.(J)
23 But you, God, will bring down the wicked
into the pit(K) of decay;
the bloodthirsty and deceitful(L)
will not live out half their days.(M)
But as for me, I trust in you.(N)
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