Jeremiah 9:3-5

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They bent their tongues like their bows;
lies and not faithfulness prevail in the land,
for they proceed from one evil to another,
and they do not take Me into account.^(A)
This is the Lord’s declaration.

Imminent Ruin and Exile

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Everyone has to be on guard against his friend.
Don’t trust any brother,
for every brother will certainly deceive,
and every friend spread slander.^(B)

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Each one betrays his friend;
no one tells the truth.
They have taught their tongues to speak lies;
they wear themselves out doing wrong.

Cross references:

A. Jeremiah 9:3: Jeremiah 4:22

B. Jeremiah 9:4: Jeremiah 6:28