Thematic Bible: Punished for want of
Thematic Bible
Truth » The wicked » Punished for want of
They will deceive everyone his neighbor, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies; they weary themselves to commit iniquity.
Shall I not visit them for these things?" says the LORD; "shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?"
Truth » The evil people » Punished for want of
Therefore the land will mourn, and everyone who dwells therein will waste away, all living things in her, even the animals of the field and the birds of the sky; yes, the fish of the sea also die.
Hear the word of the LORD, you children of Israel; for the LORD has a charge against the inhabitants of the land: "Indeed there is no truth, nor goodness, nor knowledge of God in the land.
They will deceive everyone his neighbor, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies; they weary themselves to commit iniquity.
Shall I not visit them for these things?" says the LORD; "shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?"