20 He has (A)put forth his hands against those who (B)were at peace with him;
He has broken his [a]covenant.
21 (C)The words of his mouth were smoother than butter,
But war was in his heart;
His words were softer than oil,
Yet they were drawn swords.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 55:20 treaty

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)

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