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21 My companion treats his friends harshly
    and breaks his covenant.
22 His speech is smoother than butter,
    but war is in his heart.
His words are more soothing than oil,
    yet in reality they are drawn swords.
23 Entrust your cares to the Lord,
    and he will uphold you;[a]
    he will never allow the righteous to waver.

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  1. Psalm 55:23 Text cited in 1 Pet 5:7 (see also Ps 121:2; Isa 50:10).