Jeremiah 9:6-8
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
6 Therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts:
I will refine them and test them;
how else should I deal with the daughter of my people?
7 A murderous arrow is their tongue,
their mouths utter deceit;
They speak peaceably with their neighbors,
but in their hearts they lay an ambush!(A)
8 Should I not punish them for these deeds—oracle of the Lord;
on a nation such as this should I not take vengeance?(B)
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