Psalm 55:21 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter)

²¹ More smooth than butter were his words, while in his heart was war; His speeches were more soft than oil, and yet drawn swords they are.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²¹ The words of his mouth were smoother than cream or butter, but war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.

American Standard Version (1901)

²¹ His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.

Common English Bible

²¹ Though his talk is smoother than butter, war is in his heart; though his words are more silky than oil, they are really drawn swords:

Psalm 55:21 Cross References

Psalm 12:2

Unto his neighbour ev'ry one doth utter vanity: They with a double heart do speak, and lips of flattery.

Psalm 28:3

With ill men draw me not away that work iniquity; That speak peace to their friends, while in their hearts doth mischief lie.

Psalm 57:4

My soul among fierce lions is, I firebrands live among, Men's sons, whose teeth are spears and darts, a sharp sword is their tongue.

Psalm 59:7

Behold, they belch out with their mouth, and in their lips are swords: For they do say thus, Who is he that now doth hear our words?

Psalm 62:4

They only plot to cast him down from his excellency: They joy in lies; with mouth they bless, but they curse inwardly.

Psalm 64:3

Who do their tongues with malice whet, and make them cut like swords; In whose bent bows are arrows set, ev'n sharp and bitter words: