Psalm 55:20
King James Version (KJV)
He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.
In context
18 He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.
19 God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.
20 He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.
21 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.
22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Psalm 55:20 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.
- WEB World English Bible
- He raises his hands against his friends. He has violated his covenant.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He hath put forth his hands against such as were at peace with him: He hath profaned his covenant.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- He hath sent forth his hands against his well-wishers, He hath polluted his covenant.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He hath put forth his hands against such as are at peace with him; he hath profaned his covenant.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He hath put forth his hands against such as are at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.