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Psalm 12:2-4
1599 Geneva Bible

2 They speak deceitfully every one with his neighbor, [a]flattering with their lips, and speak with a double heart.

3 The Lord cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:

4 Which have said, [b]With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own; who is Lord over us?

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 12:2 He meaneth the flatterers of the court which hurt him more with their tongues, than with their weapons.
  2. Psalm 12:4 They think themselves able to persuade whatsoever they take in hand.
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Psalm 12:2-4
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2 Everyone lies(A) to their neighbor;
    they flatter with their lips
    but harbor deception in their hearts.(B)

3 May the Lord silence all flattering lips(C)
    and every boastful tongue—(D)
4 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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