Jeremiah 9:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

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.

Psalm 12:2

Everyone tells lies, and no one is sincere.

Psalm 12:3

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

Psalm 120:3

What punishment is fitting for you deceitful liars?

Psalm 28:3

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

Psalm 35:20

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

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 57:4

I live among lions, who gobble up people! They have spears and arrows instead of teeth, and they have sharp swords instead of tongues.

Psalm 62:5

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

Psalm 64:8

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

Proverbs 25:18

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

Jeremiah 5:26

A hunter traps birds and puts them in a cage, but some of you trap humans and make them your slaves. You are evil, and you lie and cheat to make yourselves rich. You are powerful

Jeremiah 5:9

Why shouldn't I punish the people of Judah?

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.

Jeremiah 9:4

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

Jeremiah 9:5

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

Micah 6:12

You rich people are violent, and everyone tells lies.