Psalms 55:20 - Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown

Psalms 55:20

18 He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me,
For ^athere were many against me.

19 God will hear, and afflict them,
^aEven He who abides from of old. Selah
Because they do not change,
Therefore they do not fear God.

20 He has ^aput forth his hands against those who ^bwere at peace with him;
He has broken his¹ covenant.

21 ^aThe words of his mouth were smoother than butter,
But war was in his heart;
His words were softer than oil,
Yet they were drawn swords.

22 ^aCast your burden on the Lord,
And ^bHe shall sustain you;
He shall never permit the righteous to be¹ moved.

23 But You, O God, shall bring them down to the pit of destruction;
^aBloodthirsty and deceitful men ^bshall not live out half their days;
But I will trust in You.

Commentaries:

Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown

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The treachery is aggravated by hypocrisy. The changes of number, Psalms 55:15, Psalms 55:23, and here, enliven the picture, and imply that the chief traitor and his accomplices are in view together.

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