He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.
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Gill's Exposition
The words of his mouth were smoother than butter,.... Such were the words of Ahithophel, when in counsel with David; and such the words of Judas, when he said to Christ, "hail, master", and kissed…
Barnes' Notes
He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him - Against those who were his friends, or who had given him no occasion for war. The Septuagint and Vulgate render this, “He hath put…
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