Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.
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Bible References
Speak
Psalm 12:2
People speak lies to one another. They speak with flattering lips and with double-heart. (Double Heart: They say one thing but mean another.)
Psalm 55:21
His speech was smoother than butter, but his heart was war! His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
Psalm 62:4
They plan to force him out of his high position. They are happy to lie. They bless with their mouths, but in their hearts they curse.
Jeremiah 9:8
Their tongue is a deadly arrow. It speaks deceit! With the mouth one speaks peace to his neighbor, but inwardly he sets an ambush for him.
Micah 3:5
Jehovah spoke concerning the prophets: They make my people stray. They bite with their teeth and cry, Peace, but receive nothing in their mouths. They declare holy war on him.
Matthew 22:15
The Pharisees took counsel how they might trap him in his talk.
Mischief
Psalm 7:14
See how they conceive evil. They are pregnant with wickedness and give birth to lies.
Psalm 10:7
His mouth is full of curses, deception, and oppression. Trouble and wrongdoing are on the tip of his tongue.
Psalm 36:4
He plans wickedness upon his bed. He walks on a path that is not good. He does not despise evil.
Psalm 52:1
([Psalm of David]) Why do you brag about the evil you have done, O mighty man? The loving kindness of God endures continually!
Proverbs 26:23
Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a broken pottery covered with silver dross.
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Proverbs 24:2
Their minds meditate on evil, and their lips talk about trouble.