18 He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me,
For athere were many 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
aBloodthirsty and deceitful men bshall not live out half their days;
But I will trust in You.
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
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Definitions of words in Psalms 55:20:
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His {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
Peace {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
Covenant {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
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