Jeremiah 9:7-9

New King James Version

⁷Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts:

“Behold, ^(A)I will refine them and ^[a]try them;
^(B)For how shall I deal with the daughter of My people?
⁸Their tongue is an arrow shot out;
It speaks ^(C)deceit;
One speaks ^(D)peaceably to his neighbor with his mouth,
But ^[b]in his heart he ^[c]lies in wait.
⁹^(E)Shall I not punish them for these things?” says the Lord.
“Shall I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?”

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Jeremiah 9:7-9

New International Version

⁷Therefore this is what the Lord Almighty says:

“See, I will refine^(A) and test^(B) them,
    for what else can I do
    because of the sin of my people?
⁸Their tongue^(C) is a deadly arrow;
    it speaks deceitfully.
With their mouths they all speak cordially to their neighbors,^(D)
    but in their hearts they set traps^(E) for them.^(F)
⁹Should I not punish them for this?”
    declares the Lord.
“Should I not avenge^(G) myself
    on such a nation as this?”

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Jeremiah 9:7-9

English Standard Version

⁷Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts:
“Behold, ^(A)I will refine them and ^(B)test them,
    for what else can I do, ^(C)because of my people?
⁸^(D)Their tongue is a deadly arrow;
    ^(E)it speaks deceitfully;
with his mouth ^(F)each speaks peace to his neighbor,
    but in his heart ^(G)he plans an ambush for him.
⁹^(H)Shall I not punish them for these things? declares the Lord,
    and shall I not avenge myself
    on a nation such as this?