20 My friend(A) acts violently
against those at peace with him;(B)
he violates his covenant.(C)
21 His buttery words are smooth,[a]
but war is in his heart.
His words are softer than oil,
but they are drawn swords.(D)

22 Cast your burden on the Lord,
and He will sustain you;(E)
He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 55:21 Some Hb mss, Sym, Syr, Tg, Jer read His speech is smoother than butter

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