Cross-referencesExplore similar Bible verses on Psalm 55:21 in English Standard Version "His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords." Ps 28:3 Do not drag me off with the wicked, with the workers of evil, who speak peace with their neighbors while evil is in their hearts.Ps 57:4 My soul is in the midst of lions; I lie down amid fiery beasts— the children of man, whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.Pr 5:3 For the lips of a forbidden woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil,