Psalms 55:21

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

He has put forth his hands against those who were at peace with him; he has violated his covenant.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    The 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    The 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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    His mouth{H6310} was smooth{H2505} as butter,{H4260} But his heart{H3820} was war:{H7128} His words{H1697} were softer{H7401} than oil,{H8081} Yet were they drawn swords.{H6609}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    The words of his mouth{H6310} were smoother{H2505}{H8804)} than butter{H4260}, but war{H7128} was in his heart{H3820}: his words{H1697} were softer{H7401}{H8804)} than oil{H8081}, yet were they drawn swords{H6609}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    O cast thy burthen (or care) vpon the LORDE, he shal norish the, and not leaue the rightuous in vnquietnesse.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    The wordes of his mouth were softer then butter, yet warre was in his heart: his words were more gentle then oyle, yet they were swordes.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    The wordes of his mouth were softer then butter, yet warre was in his heart: his wordes were smother then oyle, and yet be they very swordes.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    [The 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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, Yet they were drawn swords.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    Sweeter than honey hath been his mouth, And his heart `is' war! Softer have been his words than oil, And they `are' drawn `swords'.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, but they were sharp swords.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    His words are as smooth as butter, but he harbors animosity in his heart. His words seem softer than oil, but they are really like sharp swords.

Referenced Verses

  • Ps 28:3 : 3 Do not drag me away with the wicked, with those who do evil, who speak peace to their neighbors but harbor evil in their hearts.
  • Ps 57:4 : 4 He will send help from heaven and save me; He reproaches those who pursue me. Selah. God will send His steadfast love and His faithfulness.
  • Prov 5:3-4 : 3 For the lips of a forbidden woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil. 4 But in the end, she is as bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword.
  • Prov 12:18 : 18 There is one whose rash words are like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
  • Prov 26:24-26 : 24 An enemy disguises themselves with their lips, but in their heart, they harbor deceit. 25 Though they speak graciously, do not believe them, for there are seven abominations in their heart. 26 Though hatred is concealed by deceit, its wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
  • Prov 26:28 : 28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
  • Matt 26:25 : 25 Then Judas, the one who would betray Him, said, "Surely not I, Rabbi?" Jesus answered, "You have said so."
  • Luke 20:20-21 : 20 They watched him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere, so that they might trap him in something he said and hand him over to the authority and jurisdiction of the governor. 21 So they questioned him, saying, 'Teacher, we know that you speak and teach rightly and that you do not show partiality but teach the way of God in truth.
  • John 13:2 : 2 During supper, the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, to betray Him.
  • Ps 59:7 : 7 They return in the evening, snarling like dogs as they prowl the city.
  • Ps 62:4 : 4 How long will you assault a man? Would you all throw him down—like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?
  • Ps 64:3 : 3 Hide me from the secret counsel of evildoers, from the tumult of those who practice wickedness.
  • Ps 12:2 : 2 Help, LORD, for the godly have vanished; the faithful have disappeared from among humanity.

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