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Psalms 55:20 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant. "
Psalms 55:20
Verse in Context
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He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many
God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.
He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.
The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
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Psalms 55:1
"[[To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David.]] Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication."
Psalms 55:2
"Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;"
Psalms 55:3
"Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate"
Psalms 55:4
"My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen"
Psalms 55:5
"Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed"
Psalms 55:6
"And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest."
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