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20 He has put forth his hands against his friends;[a]
he has defiled his covenant.
21 The buttery words[b] of his mouth were smooth,
but there was battle in his heart.
His words were smoother than oil,
but they were drawn swords.
22 Cast your burden on Yahweh,
and he will sustain you.
He will never allow the righteous to be moved.[c]

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 55:20 Literally “those at peace with him”
  2. Psalm 55:21 Literally “butter”
  3. Psalm 55:22 Or “shaken”