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Psalms 55:20

Psalms chapter 55 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He hath put forth his hands against such as were at peace with him: He hath profaned his covenant.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He hath put forth his hands against such as were at peace with him: He hath profaned his covenant.

Context

v.19God will hear, and answer them, Even he that abideth of old, [Selah The menwho have no changes, And who fear not God.

v.20This passage

v.21His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 89:34

    My covenant will I not break, Nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.

  • Psalms 89:38

    But thou hast cast off and rejected, Thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.

  • 2 Samuel 15:10

    But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom is king in Hebron.

  • Psalms 120:6

    My soul hath long had her dwelling With him that hateth peace.

  • Psalms 109:5

    And they have rewarded me evil for good, And hatred for my love.

  • Psalms 89:28

    My lovingkindness will I keep for him for evermore; And my covenant shall stand fast with him.