Psalm 55:21
“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.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 55Meaning
Speech smoother than butter and softer than oil can conceal war and drawn swords; pleasant language is not proof of trustworthy intent.
Smooth speech masking betrayal and violence
Psalm 55 moves through fear, civic violence, and the shock of betrayal by a trusted companion toward persistent prayer, the command to cast one’s burden on God, and confidence that final justice belongs to God.
Read carefully
Speech smoother than butter and softer than oil can conceal war and drawn swords; pleasant language is not proof of trustworthy intent.
Reflection
Speech smoother than butter and softer than oil can conceal war and drawn swords; pleasant language is not proof of trustworthy intent.