Psalms 35:20
For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against them that are quiet in the land.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 35 connects to 10 cross-references. A lament of David appealing to God to take up his cause as warrior and judge against those who pursue him without cause. He describes their malicious slander and false accusations from people he had helped in their illness. The …
Other Translations
For they speak not peace; But they devise deceitful words against them that are quiet in the land.
For they speak not peace, And against the quiet of the land, Deceitful words they devise,
For they do not say words of peace; in their deceit they are designing evil things against the quiet ones in the land.
Cross References
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He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.
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The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have …
Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.