They (A)speak [a]lies to one another;
They speak with [b](B)flattering lips and a double heart.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 12:2 Lit worthless speech
  2. Psalm 12:2 Lit a smooth lip

24 One who (A)hates disguises it with his lips,
But he harbors (B)deceit in his [a]heart.
25 When [b]he (C)speaks graciously, do not believe him,
Because there are seven abominations in his heart.

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  1. Proverbs 26:24 Lit inward part
  2. Proverbs 26:25 Lit his voice is gracious

Their (A)tongue is a deadly arrow;
It speaks deceit;
With his mouth one (B)speaks peace to his neighbor,
But inwardly he (C)sets an ambush for him.

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Do not (A)trust in a neighbor;
Do not have confidence in a close friend.
Guard [a]your lips
From her who lies [b]in your arms.
For (B)son disavows father,
Daughter rises up against her mother,
Daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law;
(C)A person’s enemies are the people of his own household.

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Footnotes

  1. Micah 7:5 Lit the openings of your mouth
  2. Micah 7:5 Lit on your chest

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