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To his neighbor each one speaks words without use or worth or truth; with flattering lips and double heart [deceitfully] they speak.

May the Lord cut off all flattering lips and the tongues that speak proud boasting,

Those who say, With our tongues we prevail; our lips are our own [to command at our will]—who is lord and master over us?

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Everyone lies(A) to their neighbor;
    they flatter with their lips
    but harbor deception in their hearts.(B)

May the Lord silence all flattering lips(C)
    and every boastful tongue—(D)
those who say,
    “By our tongues we will prevail;(E)
    our own lips will defend us—who is lord over us?”

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