Psalms 55:20

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

Psalms 55:20 in Other Translations

KJV
20 He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.
ESV
20 My companion stretched out his hand against his friends; he violated his covenant.
NLT
20 As for my companion, he betrayed his friends; he broke his promises.
MSG
20 And this, my best friend, betrayed his best friends; his life betrayed his word.
CSB
20 He acts violently against those at peace with him; he violates his covenant.

Psalms 55:20 In-Context

18 He rescues me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me.
19 God, who is enthroned from of old, who does not change— he will hear them and humble them, because they have no fear of God.
20 My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.
21 His talk is smooth as butter, yet war is in his heart; his words are more soothing than oil, yet they are drawn swords.
22 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 7:4
  • 2. S Psalms 41:9; Psalms 89:34
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