Jeremiah 9:8

Contemporary English Version 1995

They say they want peace, but this lie is deadly, like an arrow that strikes when you least expect it.

Cross References

Psalm 28:3

Don't drag me away, Lord, with those cruel people, who speak kind words, while planning trouble.

Jeremiah 9:3

The Lord replied: Lies come from the mouths of my people, like arrows from a bow. With each dishonest deed their power increases, and not one of them will admit that I am God.

Psalm 120:3

What punishment is fitting for you deceitful liars?

Psalm 57:4

My enemies are fierce, much worse than lions! They have spears and arrows instead of teeth, and they have sharp swords instead of tongues.

Psalm 55:21

His words were smoother than butter, and softer than olive oil. But hatred filled his heart, and he was ready to attack with a sword.

Psalm 12:2

Everyone tells lies, and no one is sincere.

2 Samuel 3:27

When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pretended he wanted to talk privately with him. So he took Abner into one of the small rooms that were part of the town gate and stabbed him in the stomach. Joab killed him because Abner had killed Joab's brother Asahel.

Jeremiah 9:5

They wear themselves out, always looking for a new way to cheat their friends.

Jeremiah 5:26

A hunter traps birds and puts them in a cage, but some of you trap humans and make them your slaves.

Psalm 64:8

They will be destroyed by their own words, and everyone who sees them will tremble with fear.

Psalm 35:20

They say hurtful things, and they lie to people who want to live in peace.

Proverbs 25:18

Telling lies about friends is like attacking them with clubs and swords and sharp arrows.

Jeremiah 9:4

Jeremiah, all your friends and relatives tell lies about you, so don't trust them.

Micah 6:12

You rich people are violent, and everyone tells lies.

Psalm 12:3

Won't you chop off all flattering tongues that brag so loudly?

Psalm 62:5

Only God gives inward peace, and I depend on him.

Jeremiah 5:9

Why shouldn't I punish the people of Judah?