Jeremiah 9:7

New American Bible - revised edition

A murderous arrow is their tongue, their mouths utter deceit; They speak peaceably with their neighbors, but in their hearts they lay an ambush!

Cross References

2 Samuel 13:26

Absalom then said, “If not you, then please let my brother Amnon come with us.” The king asked him, “Why should he go with you?”

2 Chronicles 36:15

Early and often the Lord, the God of their ancestors, sent his messengers to them, for he had compassion on his people and his dwelling place.

Psalm 120:4

A warrior’s arrows sharpened with coals of brush wood!

Psalm 55:22

Softer than butter is his speech, but war is in his heart. Smoother than oil are his words, but they are unsheathed swords.

Psalm 62:5

Even highly placed people plot to overthrow him. They delight in lies; they bless with their mouths, but inwardly they curse. Selah

Isaiah 1:25

I will turn my hand against you, and refine your dross in the furnace, removing all your alloy.

Isaiah 48:10

See, I refined you, but not like silver; I tested you in the furnace of affliction.

Isaiah 59:3

For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with crime; Your lips speak falsehood, and your tongue utters deceit.

Jeremiah 31:20

Is Ephraim not my favored son, the child in whom I delight? Even though I threaten him, I must still remember him! My heart stirs for him, I must show him compassion!—oracle of the Lord.

Jeremiah 5:1

Roam the streets of Jerusalem, look about and observe, Search through her squares, to find even one Who acts justly and seeks honesty, and I will pardon her!

Jeremiah 6:27

A tester for my people I have appointed you, to search and test their way.

Hosea 4:1

Hear the word of the Lord, Israelites, for the Lord has a dispute with the inhabitants of the land: There is no fidelity, no loyalty, no knowledge of God in the land.

Zechariah 13:9

I will bring the one third through the fire; I will refine them as one refines silver, and I will test them as one tests gold. They will call upon my name, and I will answer them; I will say, “They are my people,” and they will say, “The Lord is my God.”

Malachi 3:3

He will sit refining and purifying silver, and he will purify the Levites, Refining them like gold or silver, that they may bring offerings to the Lord in righteousness.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 4:12

Beloved, do not be surprised that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as if something strange were happening to you.