aEven He who abides from of old. Selah
Because they do not change,
Therefore they do not fear God.
He has broken his1 covenant.
But war was in his heart;
His words were softer than oil,
Yet they were drawn swords.
And bHe shall sustain you;
He shall never permit the righteous to be1 moved.
aBloodthirsty and deceitful men bshall not live out half their days;
But I will trust in You.
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Psalms 55:21
Were smoother than butter - He was a complete courtier, and a deep, designing hypocrite besides. His words were as soft as butter, and as smooth as oil, while he meditated war; and the fair words which were intended to deceive, were intended also to destroy: they were drawn swords. This is a literal description of the words and conduct of Absalom, as we learn from the inspired historian, II Samuel 15:2, etc. He was accustomed to wait at the gate; question the persons who came for justice and judgment; throw out broad hints that the king was negligent of the affairs of his kingdom, and had not provided an effective magistracy to administer justice among the people, and added that if he were appointed judge in the land, justice should be done to all. He bowed also to the people, and kissed them; and thus he stole the hearts of the men of Israel. See the passages referred to above.
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