Psalms 55:20

He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 55:20

BSB
My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.
AKJV
He has put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he has broken his covenant.
CPDV
He has stretched forth his hand in retribution. They have contaminated his covenant.
ERV
He hath put forth his hands against such as were at peace with him: he hath profaned his covenant.
NHEB
He has stretched out his hand against those who were at peace with him. He has violated his covenant.
SMT
He stretched forth his hand in his recompenses: he profaned his covenant.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 55:20

HehathputforthH7971VerbhishandsH3027Noun FeminineagainstsuchasbeatpeaceH7965Noun MasculinewithhimhehathbrokenH2490VerbhiscovenantH1285Noun Feminine

Commentary for Psalms 55:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 55:20
Summary
Friend betrays covenant and peace
Event
Breaking covenant bond
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament