Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

“You let your mouth loose in evil
And your tongue frames deceit.

King James Version

Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.

Holman Bible

You unleash your mouth for evil
and harness your tongue for deceit.

International Standard Version

You give your mouth free reign for evil, and your tongue devises deceit.

A Conservative Version

Thou give thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frames deceit.

American Standard Version

Thou givest thy mouth to evil, And thy tongue frameth deceit.

Amplified


“You give your mouth to evil
And your tongue frames deceit.

Darby Translation

Thou lettest thy mouth loose to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit;

Julia Smith Translation

Thou sentest thy month into evil, and thy tongue will contrive deceit

King James 2000

You give your mouth to evil, and your tongue frames deceit.

Lexham Expanded Bible

You give your mouth free rein for evil, and you harness your tongue to deceit.

Modern King James verseion

You give your mouth to evil, and your tongue frames deceit.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Thou lettest thy mouth speak wickedness, and thy tongue painteth deceit.

NET Bible

You do damage with words, and use your tongue to deceive.

New Heart English Bible

"You give your mouth to evil. Your tongue frames deceit.

The Emphasized Bible

Thy mouth, hast thou thrust into wickedness, And, thy tongue, kept weaving deceit;

Webster

Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.

World English Bible

"You give your mouth to evil. Your tongue frames deceit.

Youngs Literal Translation

Thy mouth thou hast sent forth with evil, And thy tongue joineth deceit together,

Verse Info

Context Readings

God As Judge

18 When you see a thief, you make friends with him. You keep company with people who commit adultery. 19 “You let your mouth loose in evil
And your tongue frames deceit.
20 You sit and talk against your own brother. You slander your own mother's son.

Cross References

Psalm 10:7

His mouth is full of curses, deception, and oppression. Trouble and wrongdoing are on the tip of his tongue.

Psalm 5:9

There is nothing truthful in what they say! Their inward part is destruction. Their throat is an open grave. They flatter with their tongue.

Psalm 12:2-3

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 36:3-4

The words of his mouth are wickedness and deceit and he ceased to be wise and do good.

Psalm 52:2-4

Your tongue makes up wickedness. It is like a sharp razor, you master of deceit.

Psalm 55:12

If an enemy had insulted me, then I could tolerate it. If someone who hated me had attacked me, then I could hide from him.

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 64:3-5

Their words cut like swords, and their cruel remarks sting like sharp arrows.

Isaiah 59:3-4

Your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers are desecrated with sin. You speak lies, and you mutter wicked things.

Jeremiah 9:5

Everyone deceives his neighbor and does not speak the truth. They have taught their tongue to speak lies. They wear themselves out committing sin.

Hosea 4:2

They do nothing but swear, deceive, kill, steal and commit adultery! There is violence and bloodshed in the land.

Romans 3:13-14

Their throat is an open grave. They have practiced deceit with their tongues. The poison of snakes is under their lips. (Psalm 5:9)

James 3:5-9

The tongue also is a little member. It boasts great things. Consider how great a forest fire a small fire kindles!

Revelation 21:8

But the fearful and unbelieving, abominable and murderers, fornicators and those practicing spiritism, idolaters and all liars shall have their part in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur: which is the second death.

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