Salmos 55:20

20 Levantan la mano contra sus amigosy no cumplen sus compromisos.

Salmos 55:20 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 55:20

He hath put forth his hands
The psalmist returns and describes, in this verse ( Psalms 55:3 ) , the cruelty, perfidy, and hypocrisy of his false friend; who had stretched forth his hands

against such as be at peace with him,
or he pretended to be at peace with. So Ahithophel put forth his hands against David, by whom he had been admitted into his privy council, and there had taken sweet counsel together, by entering into a conspiracy and rebellion against him, and by forming a scheme to smite the king only, ( 2 Samuel 17:1 2 Samuel 17:2 ) ; and Judas, though he did not lay hands on Christ himself, yet he gave his enemies a sign by which they might know him, and seize him, and hold him fast, as they did; and him Christ calls the man of his peace, ( Psalms 41:9 ) ; they being at peace when he lifted up his heel against him;

he hath broken his covenant;
of friendship that was made between them; he proved false and treacherous, broke through his engagements, and violated his faith.

Salmos 55:20 In-Context

18 Aunque son muchos los que me combaten,él me rescata, me salva la vidaen la batalla que se libra contra mí.

19 ¡Dios, que reina para siempre,habrá de oírme y los afligirá! SelahEsa gente no cambia de conducta,no tiene temor de Dios.

20 Levantan la mano contra sus amigosy no cumplen sus compromisos.

21 Su boca es blanda como la manteca,pero sus pensamientos son belicosos.Sus palabras son más suaves que el aceite,pero no son sino espadas desenvainadas.

22 Encomienda al SEÑOR tus afanes,y él te sostendrá;no permitirá que el justo caigay quede abatido para siempre.