Isaiah 11:4
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4 But he shall judge the poor with justice,
and decide fairly for the land’s afflicted.(A)
He shall strike the ruthless with the rod of his mouth,
and with the breath of his lips he shall slay the wicked.(B)
Isaiah 49:2
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2 He made my mouth like a sharp-edged sword,
concealed me, shielded by his hand.
He made me a sharpened arrow,
in his quiver he hid me.
Jeremiah 5:14
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14 Therefore, thus says the Lord, the God of hosts,
because you have said this—
See! I make my words
a fire in your mouth,
And this people the wood
that it shall devour!—
Hebrews 4:12-13
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12 Indeed, the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.(A) 13 No creature is concealed from him, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account.(B)
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