Psalm 12:2-4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 They lie to one another;
they speak with flattering lips and deceptive hearts.(A)
3 May the Lord cut off all flattering lips
and the tongue that speaks boastfully.(B)
4 They say, “Through our tongues we have power;[a]
our lips are our own—who can be our master?”(C)
Footnotes
- Psalm 12:4 Lit That say, “By our tongues we are strengthened
Psalm 12:2-4
New International Version
Psalm 12:2-4
King James Version
2 They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.
3 The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
4 Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?
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