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Psalm 55:20-22 KJV
Psalms · chapter 55 · verses 20–22 · King James Version
20He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant. 21The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords. 22Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.Psalm 55:20-22 · King James Version
Psalm 55:20-22 in context
18He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.
19God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.
20He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.
21The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
22Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
23But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.
Cross references
- Psalms 57:4
- Proverbs 5:3-4
- 1 Peter 5:7
- Psalms 37:5
- Philippians 4:6-7
- Matthew 6:25
- Psalms 62:6
- Psalms 16:8
- Psalms 37:24
- Psalms 27:14
Key words (Strong's)
- righteoustsaddîyqjustH6662 →
- smootherchâlaqto be smoothH2505 →
- sustainkûwlproperly, to keep inH3557 →
- brokenchâlalproperly, to boreH2490 →
- buttermachămâʼâhsomething buttery , as flatteryH4260 →
- softerrâkakto soften , used figurativelyH7401 →
- burdenyᵉhâbproperly, what is givenH3053 →
- suffernâthanto give, used with greatest latitude of applicationH5414 →
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