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Smooth are his words, his voice as honey sweet,
Yet war is in his heart, and dark deceit!

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Compare: "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." Psalm 55:21 (KJV)

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