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12 They all have turned away from the straight road. Together they have gone the wrong way. No one does good, not even one person!

13 Their mouth is like an open grave. They have used their tongues to fool people. The poison of bad snakes is under their lips.

14 Their mouths are full of cursing and saying bad words to people.

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12 All have turned away,
    they have together become worthless;
there is no one who does good,
    not even one.”[a](A)
13 “Their throats are open graves;
    their tongues practice deceit.”[b](B)
“The poison of vipers is on their lips.”[c](C)
14     “Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.”[d](D)

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 3:12 Psalms 14:1-3; 53:1-3; Eccles. 7:20
  2. Romans 3:13 Psalm 5:9
  3. Romans 3:13 Psalm 140:3
  4. Romans 3:14 Psalm 10:7 (see Septuagint)