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Psalms 55:20

Faithfulness and loyalty

18 He redeems my soul in peace from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me.

19 God will hear and humiliate them— the One enthroned for the ages— Selah because they do not change and they have no fear of God.

My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.

21 His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.

22 Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.

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BSB
My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.
KJV
He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.
WEB
He raises his hands against his friends. He has violated his covenant.
ASV
He hath put forth his hands against such as were at peace with him: He hath profaned his covenant.
DARBY
He hath put forth his hands against such as are at peace with him; he hath profaned his covenant.
BLB
He has stretched out his hands against those united with him; he has profaned his covenant.
ÅB
Han[^2] legger hånd på dem som har fred med ham, han vanhelliger sin pakt.
OTB
Han har rakt ut sine hender mot dem som var i fred med ham;
Han har brutt sin pakt.
B1930
Han legger hånd på dem som har fred med ham, han vanhelliger sin pakt. / < SLM 55, 13. 14.>

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