And everyone will deceive his friend, and will not speak the truth: for they [a]have taught their tongue to speak lies, and take great pains to do wickedly.

Thine habitation is in the midst of deceivers: [b]because of their deceit they refuse to know me, saith the Lord.

Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts, Behold, I will [c]melt them, and try them: for what should I else do for the daughter of my people?

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 9:5 They have so practiced deceit, that they cannot forsake it.
  2. Jeremiah 9:6 They had rather forsake God, than leave their wicked trade.
  3. Jeremiah 9:7 With the fire of affliction.

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