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

22 (F)Cast [c]your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you;
(G)He will never allow the righteous to [d](H)be shaken.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 55:20 Lit profaned
  2. Psalm 55:21 Lit mouth
  3. Psalm 55:22 Or what He has given you
  4. Psalm 55:22 Or totter