Jeremiah 9:7-9

Modern English Version

Now, I will refine them and assay them;
    for what else shall I do
    for the daughter of My people?
⁸ Their tongue is a deadly arrow;
    it speaks deceit.
One speaks peaceably to his neighbor with his mouth,
    but in his heart he lies in wait.
⁹ Shall I not punish them for these things?
    says the Lord.
Shall not My soul be avenged
    on such a nation as this?