Psalm 109:2

New International Reader's Version

Sinful people who lie and cheat have spoken against me. They have used their tongues to tell lies about me.

Cross References

Genesis 40:15

I was taken away from the land of the Hebrews by force. Even here I haven’t done anything to be put in prison for.”

2 Samuel 17:1

One day Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Here’s what I suggest. Choose 12,000 men. Start out tonight and go after David.

Psalm 140:3

Their tongues are as deadly as the tongue of a serpent. The words from their lips are like the poison of a snake.

Psalm 31:13

I hear many people whispering, “There is terror all around him!” Many have joined together against me. They plan to kill me.

Psalm 31:18

Their lips tell lies. Let them be silenced. They speak with pride against those who do right. They make fun of them.

Psalm 52:4

You love to harm others with your words, you liar!

Proverbs 12:19

Truthful words last forever. But lies last for only a moment.

Proverbs 15:28

The hearts of those who do right think about how they will answer. But the mouths of those who do wrong pour out evil.

Proverbs 6:17

The Lord hates proud eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that kill those who aren’t guilty.

Jeremiah 9:3

“They get ready to use their tongues like bows,” announces the Lord. “Their mouths shoot out lies like arrows. They tell lies to gain power in the land. They go from one sin to another. They do not pay any attention to me.

Jeremiah 9:5

One friend cheats another. No one tells the truth. They have taught their tongues how to lie. They wear themselves out sinning.

Acts 6:13

They found witnesses who were willing to tell lies. These liars said, “This fellow never stops speaking against this holy place. He also speaks against the law.