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Psalms 55:20

He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.
Psalms 55:20 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • He has put out his hand against those who were at peace with him; he has not kept his agreement.

    BBE

  • He hath put forth his hands against such as are at peace with him; he hath profaned his covenant.

    DBY

  • He raises his hands against his friends. He has violated his covenant.

    WEB

  • He hath sent forth his hands against his well-wishers, He hath polluted his covenant.

    YLT

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

    ENG

  • God will hear and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.

    WBT

  • My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.

    BSB

In context

18He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.

19God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.

20He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.

21The 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.

22Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

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