Psalm 62:4

They plan to cast him down from his exalted position. They delight in lies; their mouth utters blessings, while their heart is cursing. Interlude

Psalm 28:3

Do not drag me away with the wicked, with those who practice iniquity, who speak peace to their neighbors while harboring evil in their hearts.

Psalm 55:21

His mouth is as smooth as butter, while war is in his heart. His words were as smooth as olive oil, while his sword is drawn.

Psalm 2:1-3

Why are the nations in an uproar, and their people involved in a vain plot?

Psalm 5:9

But as for the wicked, they do not speak truth at all. Inside them there is only wickedness. Their throat is an open grave, on their tongue is deceitful flattery.

Psalm 51:6

Indeed, you are pleased with truth in the inner person, and you will teach me wisdom in my innermost parts.

Psalm 52:3

You love evil rather than good, falsehood rather than speaking uprightly. Interlude

Psalm 119:163

I despise and hate falsehood, but I love your instruction.

Proverbs 6:17

Arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, and hands shedding innocent blood;

Proverbs 13:5

A righteous person hates deceit, but the wicked person is shameful and disgraceful.

Hosea 7:3

They please the king with their evil, and the princes with their dishonesty.

Matthew 2:3-4

When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, as was all of Jerusalem.

Matthew 2:16

Herod flew into a rage when he learned that he had been tricked by the wise men, so he ordered the execution of all the male children in Bethlehem and all its neighboring regions, who were two years old and younger, according to the time that he had determined from the wise men.

Matthew 22:15

Then the Pharisees went and planned how to trap Jesus in conversation.

Matthew 22:23

That same day some Sadducees, who claim there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and asked him,

Matthew 22:34-35

When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they met together in the same place.

Matthew 26:3-4

Then the high priests and the elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, who was named Caiaphas.

Matthew 27:1

When morning came, all the high priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put him to death.

Luke 11:39

But the Lord told him, "Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but on the inside you are full of greed and evil.

Luke 20:20

So they watched him closely and sent spies who pretended to be honest men in order to trap him in what he would say. They wanted to hand him over to the jurisdiction of the governor,

John 8:44

You belong to your father the Devil, and you want to carry out the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning and has never stood for truth, since there is no truth in him. Whenever he tells a lie, he speaks in character, because he is a liar and the father of lies.

John 11:47-50

So the high priests and the Pharisees assembled the Council and said, "What are we going to do? This man is performing many signs.

Acts 4:16-17

They said, "What should we do with these men? For it's obvious to everybody living in Jerusalem that an unmistakable sign has been done by them, and we cannot deny it.

Acts 4:25-28

You said by the Holy Spirit through the voice of our ancestor, your servant David, "Why do the unbelievers rage, and the people devise useless plots?

Romans 1:32

Although they know God's just requirement that those who practice such things deserve to die they not only do these things but even applaud others who practice them.

Romans 7:22

For I delight in the Law of God in my inner being,

Revelation 22:15

Outside are dogs, sorcerers, immoral people, murderers, idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.

General references

Bible References

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Psalm 2:1
Why are the nations in an uproar, and their people involved in a vain plot?
Matthew 2:3
When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, as was all of Jerusalem.
Matthew 22:15
Then the Pharisees went and planned how to trap Jesus in conversation.
Matthew 26:3
Then the high priests and the elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, who was named Caiaphas.
Matthew 27:1
When morning came, all the high priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put him to death.
John 11:47
So the high priests and the Pharisees assembled the Council and said, "What are we going to do? This man is performing many signs.
Acts 4:16
They said, "What should we do with these men? For it's obvious to everybody living in Jerusalem that an unmistakable sign has been done by them, and we cannot deny it.

Delight

Psalm 52:3
You love evil rather than good, falsehood rather than speaking uprightly. Interlude
Psalm 119:163
I despise and hate falsehood, but I love your instruction.
Proverbs 6:17
Arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, and hands shedding innocent blood;
Proverbs 13:5
A righteous person hates deceit, but the wicked person is shameful and disgraceful.
Hosea 7:3
They please the king with their evil, and the princes with their dishonesty.
John 8:44
You belong to your father the Devil, and you want to carry out the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning and has never stood for truth, since there is no truth in him. Whenever he tells a lie, he speaks in character, because he is a liar and the father of lies.
Romans 1:32
Although they know God's just requirement that those who practice such things deserve to die they not only do these things but even applaud others who practice them.
Revelation 22:15
Outside are dogs, sorcerers, immoral people, murderers, idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.

Bless

Psalm 28:3
Do not drag me away with the wicked, with those who practice iniquity, who speak peace to their neighbors while harboring evil in their hearts.
Psalm 55:21
His mouth is as smooth as butter, while war is in his heart. His words were as smooth as olive oil, while his sword is drawn.
Luke 20:20
So they watched him closely and sent spies who pretended to be honest men in order to trap him in what he would say. They wanted to hand him over to the jurisdiction of the governor,

Inwardly

Psalm 5:9
But as for the wicked, they do not speak truth at all. Inside them there is only wickedness. Their throat is an open grave, on their tongue is deceitful flattery.
Psalm 51:6
Indeed, you are pleased with truth in the inner person, and you will teach me wisdom in my innermost parts.
Luke 11:39
But the Lord told him, "Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but on the inside you are full of greed and evil.
Romans 7:22
For I delight in the Law of God in my inner being,

General references

Acts 24:9
The Jewish leaders supported his accusations by asserting that these things were true.

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