Ezekiel 33:31
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31 My people come to you, gathering as a crowd and sitting in front of you to hear your words, but they will not act on them. Love songs are on their lips, but in their hearts they pursue dishonest gain.(A)
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Matthew 15:8-9
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Mark 7:6-7
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
6 He responded, “Well did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites, as it is written:(A)
‘This people honors me with their lips,
but their hearts are far from me;
7 In vain do they worship me,
teaching as doctrines human precepts.’
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