Psalm 55:22-23
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
22 Softer than butter is his speech,
but war is in his heart.
Smoother than oil are his words,
but they are unsheathed swords.(A)
23 Cast your care upon the Lord,
who will give you support.
He will never allow
the righteous to stumble.(B)
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