Jeremiah 5:26

New International Version

“Among my people are the wicked who lie in wait like men who snare birds and like those who set traps to catch people.

Cross References

Proverbs 1:11

If they say, “Come along with us; let’s lie in wait for innocent blood, let’s ambush some harmless soul;

Jeremiah 18:22

Let a cry be heard from their houses when you suddenly bring invaders against them, for they have dug a pit to capture me and have hidden snares for my feet.

Psalm 64:5

They encourage each other in evil plans, they talk about hiding their snares; they say, “Who will see it?”

Luke 5:10

and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.”

Jeremiah 4:22

“My people are fools; they do not know me. They are senseless children; they have no understanding. They are skilled in doing evil; they know not how to do good.”

Isaiah 58:1

“Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet. Declare to my people their rebellion and to the descendants of Jacob their sins.

Isaiah 32:7

Scoundrels use wicked methods, they make up evil schemes to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just.

Jeremiah 9:8

Their tongue is a deadly arrow; it speaks deceitfully. With their mouths they all speak cordially to their neighbors, but in their hearts they set traps for them.

Jeremiah 18:20

Should good be repaid with evil? Yet they have dug a pit for me. Remember that I stood before you and spoke in their behalf to turn your wrath away from them.

Micah 6:10

Am I still to forget your ill-gotten treasures, you wicked house, and the short ephah, which is accursed?

Micah 7:2

The faithful have been swept from the land; not one upright person remains. Everyone lies in wait to shed blood; they hunt each other with nets.