Psalm 12:2

New Living Translation

Neighbors lie to each other, speaking with flattering lips and deceitful hearts.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 12:33

From the tribe of Zebulun, there were 50,000 skilled warriors. They were fully armed and prepared for battle and completely loyal to David.

Psalm 10:7

Their mouths are full of cursing, lies, and threats. Trouble and evil are on the tips of their tongues.

Psalm 116:11

In my anxiety I cried out to you, “These people are all liars!”

Psalm 144:11

Save me! Rescue me from the power of my enemies. Their mouths are full of lies; they swear to tell the truth, but they lie instead.

Psalm 144:8

Their mouths are full of lies; they swear to tell the truth, but they lie instead.

Psalm 28:3

Do not drag me away with the wicked— with those who do evil— those who speak friendly words to their neighbors while planning evil in their hearts.

Psalm 38:12

Meanwhile, my enemies lay traps to kill me. Those who wish me harm make plans to ruin me. All day long they plan their treachery.

Psalm 41:6

They visit me as if they were my friends, but all the while they gather gossip, and when they leave, they spread it everywhere.

Psalm 5:9

My enemies cannot speak a truthful word. Their deepest desire is to destroy others. Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave. Their tongues are filled with flattery.

Psalm 55:21

His words are as smooth as butter, but in his heart is war. His words are as soothing as lotion, but underneath are daggers!

Psalm 59:12

Because of the sinful things they say, because of the evil that is on their lips, let them be captured by their pride, their curses, and their lies.

Psalm 62:4

They plan to topple me from my high position. They delight in telling lies about me. They praise me to my face but curse me in their hearts. Interlude

Proverbs 20:19

A gossip goes around telling secrets, so don’t hang around with chatterers.

Proverbs 20:6

Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable?

Proverbs 29:5

To flatter friends is to lay a trap for their feet.

Jeremiah 7:28

Say to them, ‘This is the nation whose people will not obey the Lord their God and who refuse to be taught. Truth has vanished from among them; it is no longer heard on their lips.

Jeremiah 9:8

For their tongues shoot lies like poisoned arrows. They speak friendly words to their neighbors while scheming in their heart to kill them.

Ezekiel 12:24

“There will be no more false visions and flattering predictions in Israel.

Micah 7:2

The godly people have all disappeared; not one honest person is left on the earth. They are all murderers, setting traps even for their own brothers.

Romans 16:18

Such people are not serving Christ our Lord; they are serving their own personal interests. By smooth talk and glowing words they deceive innocent people.

1 Thessalonians 2:5

Never once did we try to win you with flattery, as you well know. And God is our witness that we were not pretending to be your friends just to get your money!

James 1:8

Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.