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

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

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

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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

24 Enemies disguise themselves with their lips,(A)
    but in their hearts they harbor deceit.(B)
25 Though their speech is charming,(C) do not believe them,
    for seven abominations fill their hearts.(D)

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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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Their tongue(A) is a deadly arrow;
    it speaks deceitfully.
With their mouths they all speak cordially to their neighbors,(B)
    but in their hearts they set traps(C) for them.(D)

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

Do not trust a neighbor;
    put no confidence in a friend.(A)
Even with the woman who lies in your embrace
    guard the words of your lips.
For a son dishonors his father,
    a daughter rises up against her mother,(B)
a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—
    a man’s enemies are the members of his own household.(C)

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