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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.

22 (23) Cast thy burden upon Hashem, and He shall sustain thee; He shall never suffer the tzaddik to be moved.

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20 My companion attacks his friends;(A)
    he violates his covenant.(B)
21 His talk is smooth as butter,(C)
    yet war is in his heart;
his words are more soothing than oil,(D)
    yet they are drawn swords.(E)

22 Cast your cares on the Lord
    and he will sustain you;(F)
he will never let
    the righteous be shaken.(G)

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