Jeremiah 9:5-7
American Standard Version
5 And they will [a]deceive every one his neighbor, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies; they weary themselves to commit iniquity. 6 Thy habitation is in the midst of deceit; through deceit they refuse to know me, saith Jehovah.
7 Therefore thus saith Jehovah of hosts, Behold, I will melt them, and try them; for how else should I do, because of the daughter of my people?
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- Jeremiah 9:5 Or, mock
Jeremiah 9:5-7
New International Version
5 Friend deceives friend,(A)
and no one speaks the truth.(B)
They have taught their tongues to lie;(C)
they weary themselves with sinning.
6 You[a] live in the midst of deception;(D)
in their deceit they refuse to acknowledge me,”
declares the Lord.
7 Therefore this is what the Lord Almighty says:
Footnotes
- Jeremiah 9:6 That is, Jeremiah (the Hebrew is singular)
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