Jeremiah 9:8

New Century Version

Their tongues are like sharp arrows. Their mouths speak lies. Everyone speaks nicely to his neighbor, but he is secretly planning to attack him.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:27

When Abner arrived at Hebron, Joab took him aside into the gateway. He acted as though he wanted to talk with Abner in private, but Joab stabbed him in the stomach, and Abner died. Abner had killed Joab’s brother Asahel, so Joab killed Abner to pay him back.

Psalm 12:2

Everyone lies to his neighbors; they say one thing and mean another.

Psalm 12:3

The Lord will stop those flattering lips and cut off those bragging tongues.

Psalm 120:3

You who plan evil, what will God do to you? How will he punish you?

Psalm 28:3

Don’t drag me away with the wicked, with those who do evil. They say “Peace” to their neighbors, but evil is in their hearts.

Psalm 35:20

Their words are not friendly but are lies about peace-loving people.

Psalm 55:21

His words are slippery like butter, but war is in his heart. His words are smoother than oil, but they cut like knives.

Psalm 57:4

Enemies, like lions, are all around me; I must lie down among them. Their teeth are like spears and arrows, their tongues as sharp as swords.

Psalm 62:5

I find rest in God; only he gives me hope.

Psalm 64:8

Their own words will be used against them. All who see them will shake their heads.

Proverbs 25:18

When you lie about your neighbors, it hurts them as much as a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

Jeremiah 5:26

There are wicked men among my people. Like those who make nets for catching birds, they set their traps to catch people.

Jeremiah 5:9

Shouldn’t I punish the people of Judah for doing these things?” says the Lord. “Shouldn’t I give a nation such as this the punishment it deserves?

Jeremiah 9:3

“They use their tongues like a bow, shooting lies from their mouths like arrows. Lies, not truth, have grown strong in the land. They go from one evil thing to another. They do not know who I am,” says the Lord.

Jeremiah 9:4

“Watch out for your friends, and don’t trust your own relatives, because every relative is a cheater, and every friend tells lies about you.

Jeremiah 9:5

Everyone lies to his friend, and no one speaks the truth. The people of Judah have taught their tongues to lie. They have become tired from sinning.

Micah 6:12

The rich people of the city do cruel things. Its people tell lies; they do not tell the truth.