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21 The buttery words[a] 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.[b]
23 But you, O God, you will bring them down to the pit of corruption.
The men of bloodshed and deceit will not live half their days,
but I will trust you.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 55:21 Literally “butter”
  2. Psalm 55:22 Or “shaken”