Psalms 35:20

For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against them that are quiet in the land.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 35:20

BSB
For they do not speak peace, but they devise deceitful schemes against those who live quietly in the land.
AKJV
For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against them that are quiet in the land.
CPDV
For indeed, they spoke peacefully to me; and speaking with passion to the earth, they intended deceit.
ERV
For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful words against them that are quiet in the land.
NHEB
For they do not speak peace, but they devise deceitful words against those who are quiet in the land.
SMT
For they will not speak peace: and against the quiet of the land they will purpose words of deceits.

Commentary for Psalms 35:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 35:20
Summary
Enemies plot deception against peaceful people
Event
Enemies devise deceitful schemes
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament