Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Deceit » Punishment of
But you, O God, will bring them down to the deep Pit. Violent and deceitful people will not live even half a normal lifespan. But as for me, I trust in you.
Therefore the Lord who rules over all says, "I will now purify them in the fires of affliction and test them. The wickedness of my dear people has left me no choice. What else can I do? Their tongues are like deadly arrows. They are always telling lies. Friendly words for their neighbors come from their mouths. But their minds are thinking up ways to trap them. I will certainly punish them for doing such things!" says the Lord. "I will certainly bring retribution on such a nation as this!"
Truth » The wicked » Punished for want of
One friend deceives another and no one tells the truth. These people have trained themselves to tell lies. They do wrong and are unable to repent.
I will certainly punish them for doing such things!" says the Lord. "I will certainly bring retribution on such a nation as this!"
Truth » The evil people » Punished for want of
Therefore the land will mourn, and all its inhabitants will perish. The wild animals, the birds of the sky, and even the fish in the sea will perish.
Hear the word of the Lord, you Israelites! For the Lord has a covenant lawsuit against the people of Israel. For there is neither faithfulness nor loyalty in the land, nor do they acknowledge God.
One friend deceives another and no one tells the truth. These people have trained themselves to tell lies. They do wrong and are unable to repent.
I will certainly punish them for doing such things!" says the Lord. "I will certainly bring retribution on such a nation as this!"