Hebrew Language Versions
KJV The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
KJVP The words of his mouth H6310 were smoother H2505 than butter, H4260 but war H7128 was in his heart: H3820 his words H1697 were softer H7401 than oil H4480 H8081 , yet were they H1992 drawn swords. H6609
YLT Sweeter than honey hath been his mouth, And his heart is war! Softer have been his words than oil, And they are drawn swords.
ASV His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.
WEB His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, Yet they were drawn swords.
RV His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
NET His words are as smooth as butter, but he harbors animosity in his heart. His words seem softer than oil, but they are really like sharp swords.
ERVEN His words about peace are as smooth as butter, but he has only war on his mind. His words are as slick as oil, but they cut like a knife.