Psalm 55:21

God's Word

His speech is smoother than butter, but there is war in his heart. His words are more soothing than oil, but they are like swords ready to attack.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:19

And besides, whom should I serve? Shouldn’t it be his son? As I served your father, so I’ll serve you.”

Job 41:3

Will it plead with you for mercy or speak tenderly to you?

Psalm 12:2

All people speak foolishly. They speak with flattering lips. They say one thing but mean another.

Psalm 28:3

Do not drag me away with wicked people, with troublemakers who speak of peace with their neighbors but have evil in their hearts.

Psalm 57:4

My soul is surrounded by lions. I must lie down with man-eating lions. Their teeth are spears and arrows. Their tongues are sharp swords.

Psalm 59:7

See what pours out of their mouths— swords from their lips! ⌞They think,⌟ “Who will hear us?”

Psalm 62:4

They plan to force him out of his high position. They are happy to lie. They bless with their mouths, but in their hearts they curse. Selah

Psalm 64:3

They sharpen their tongues like swords. They aim bitter words like arrows

Proverbs 12:18

Careless words stab like a sword, but the words of wise people bring healing.

Proverbs 26:28

A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.

Matthew 26:25

Then Judas, who betrayed him, asked, “You don’t mean me, do you, Rabbi?” “Yes, I do,” Jesus replied.

John 13:2

While supper was taking place, the devil had already put the idea of betraying Jesus into the mind of Judas, son of Simon Iscariot.

1 Samuel 18:22

Saul ordered his officers, “Talk to David in private. Tell him, ‘The king likes you, and all his officers are fond of you. Become the king’s son-in-law.’ ”