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

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The words of his mouth were smoother than butter - Prof. Alexander renders this, “Smooth are the butterings of his mouth.” This is …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The words of his mouth. —The ancient versions and the grammatical anomalies point to a corruption of the text. Read, Smoother …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

[The words] of his mouth were smoother than butter
Such were the words of Ahithophel, when in counsel with David; an…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In every trial let us call upon the Lord, and He will save us. He will hear us and not blame us for coming too often; the more often, the more welc…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Hear, O God, my prayer, and do not despise my supplication.

    Previously, the psalmist showed the insults of his enemies ag…

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