New American Standard Bible 1995

Psalms 55:20-21

20He has put forth his hands against 1those who were at peace with him; He has 2 3violated his covenant.21His 4speech was 5smoother than butter, But his heart was war; His words were 6softer than oil, Yet they were drawn 7swords.

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Notes

1. Psalms 55:20 Ps 7:4; 120:7 ↩
2. Psalms 55:20 Lit profaned ↩
3. Psalms 55:20 Num 30:2; Ps 89:34 ↩
4. Psalms 55:21 Lit mouth ↩
5. Psalms 55:21 Ps 12:2; 28:3; Prov 5:3, 4 ↩
6. Psalms 55:21 Ps 12:2; 28:3; Prov 5:3, 4 ↩
7. Psalms 55:21 Ps 57:4; 59:7 ↩

Commentaries on Psalms 55

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
Tyndale Open Study Notes
Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
Rashi on Tanakh
Calvin’s Commentaries
Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
John Wesley’s Notes
The Treasury of David
Darby Translation Notes
Geneva Bible Translation Notes
Kingcomments
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
EGW Writings