12 Bible Verses about Deceitful Tongues

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Psalm 50:19

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

Psalm 120:3

How will he severely punish you, you deceptive talker?

Psalm 35:20

For they do not try to make peace with others, but plan ways to deceive those who are unsuspecting.

Psalm 62:4

They spend all their time planning how to bring him down. They love to use deceit; they pronounce blessings with their mouths, but inwardly they utter curses. (Selah)

Psalm 36:3

The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful; he does not care about doing what is wise and right.

Psalm 52:4

You love to use all the words that destroy, and the tongue that deceives.

Jeremiah 9:8

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.

Micah 6:12

The city's rich men think nothing of resorting to violence; her inhabitants lie, their tongues speak deceptive words.

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