Psalm 55:21
King James Version (KJV)
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.
In context
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.
23 But 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.
Psalm 55:21 in every translation
- KJV King James 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.
- WEB World English Bible
- His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.
- ASV American Standard Version
- His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Sweeter than honey hath been his mouth, And his heart [is] war! Softer have been his words than oil, And they [are] drawn [swords].
- DBY Darby Translation
- Smooth were the milky [words] of his mouth, but his heart was war; his words were softer than oil, yet are they drawn swords.
- WBS Webster Bible
- 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.