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21 My companion put forth his hands against those at peace with him,
as he violates his covenant.
22 Smoother than butter was his speech,
    yet war was in his heart.
His words were softer than oil,
    yet they were drawn swords.

23 Cast your burden on Adonai, and He will sustain you.[a]
He will never let the righteous be shaken.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 55:23 cf. 1 Pet. 5:7.