Psalms 55:21 bbe — The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, but they we…

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"The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, but they were sharp swords."

— Psalms 55:21, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 55 — Context

18

He has taken my soul away from the attack which was made against me, and given it peace; for great numbers were against me.

19

God will give thought to me; he who from early times is strong will send pain and trouble on them. (Selah.) Because they are unchanged, they have no fear of God.

20

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

21

The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, but they were sharp swords.

22

Put your cares on the Lord, and he will be your support; he will not let the upright man be moved.

23

But you, O God, will send them down into the underworld; the cruel and the false will be cut off before half their days are ended; but I will have faith in you.

Psalms 55:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 55:21 say?
Psalms 55:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, but they were sharp swords.”
Where is Psalms 55:21 in the Bible?
Psalms 55:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 55, verse 21.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 55:21.
What translation should I read Psalms 55:21 in?
Psalms 55:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 55:21?
Psalms 55:21 reads (BBE): “The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, but they were sharp swords.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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