Isaiah 59:14
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14 Justice is turned back,
and deliverance stands at a distance,
for truth stumbles in the public square,
and uprightness cannot enter.(A)
Isaiah 59:15
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15 Truth is lacking,
and whoever turns from evil is despoiled.
The Lord saw it, and it displeased him
that there was no justice.(A)
Job 15:35
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35 They conceive mischief and bring forth evil,
and their belly prepares deceit.”(A)
Psalm 7:14
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14 See how they conceive evil
and are pregnant with mischief
and bring forth lies.(A)
Isaiah 30:12
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12 Therefore thus says the Holy One of Israel:
Because you reject this word
and put your trust in oppression and deceit
and rely on them,(A)
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