Psalm 12:3-5
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
3 They tell lies to one another,
speak with deceiving lips and a double heart.(A)
II
4 May the Lord cut off all deceiving lips,
and every boastful tongue,
5 Those who say, “By our tongues we prevail;
when our lips speak, who can lord it over us?”(B)
Ben Sira 51:3
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
3 You have rescued me according to your abundant mercy(A)
From the snare of those who look for my downfall,
and from the power of those who seek my life.
From many dangers you have saved me,
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