King James Version
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.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.New International Version
His speech is smooth as butter, yet war is in his heart; his words are more soothing than oil, yet they are drawn swords.