Psalm 55:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

His words were smoother than butter, and softer than olive oil. But hatred filled his heart, and he was ready to attack with a sword.

Cross References

Psalm 57:4

I live among lions, who gobble up people! They have spears and arrows instead of teeth, and they have sharp swords instead of tongues.

Psalm 28:3

Don't drag me away, LORD, with those cruel people, who speak kind words, while planning trouble.

Proverbs 26:28

Watch out for anyone who tells lies and flatters— they are out to get you.

Psalm 64:3

Their words cut like swords, and their cruel remarks sting like sharp arrows.

Psalm 12:2

Everyone tells lies, and no one is sincere.

Matthew 26:25

Judas said, “Teacher, surely you don't mean me!” “That's what you say!” Jesus replied. But later, Judas did betray him.

Proverbs 12:18

Sharp words cut like a sword, but words of wisdom heal.

Psalm 62:4

You want to bring me down from my place of honour. You love to tell lies, and when your words are kind, hatred hides in your heart.

John 13:2

Even before the evening meal started, the devil had made Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, decide to betray Jesus.

Psalm 59:7

They curse and their words cut like swords, as they say to themselves, “No one can hear us!”

1 Samuel 18:22

Saul ordered his officials to speak to David in private, so they went to David and said, “Look, the king likes you, and all his officials are loyal to you. Why not ask the king if you can marry his daughter Michal?” “I'm not rich or famous enough to marry princess Michal!” David answered.

2 Samuel 16:19

Besides, it seems right for me to serve you, just as I served your father.”

Job 41:3

Will it beg for mercy?