Psalms 55:21
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King James Version (modern wording)
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.
Psalms 55:21 (KJV)
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.
Psalms 55:21 (ASV)
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.
Psalms 55:21 (BSB)
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What does Psalms 55:21 say?
Psalms 55:21 in modern King James wording reads: "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."
Where is Psalms 55:21 found in the Bible?
Psalms 55:21 is verse 21 of chapter 55 of the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. Psalms has 150 chapters.
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