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Jeremiah 9:8 · KJV

"Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he layeth his wait."

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Passage Context

6Thine habitation is in the midst of deceit; through deceit they refuse to know me, saith the LORD.
7Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, I will melt them, and try them; for how shall I do for the daughter of my people?
8Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he layeth his wait.
9Shall I not visit them for these things? saith the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
10For the mountains will I take up a weeping and wailing, and for the habitations of the wilderness a lamentation, because they are burned up, so that none can pass through them; neither can men hear the voice of the cattle; both the fowl of the heavens and the beast are fled; they are gone.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does deceit affect your relationships?

2

What does it mean for you to speak peaceably while harboring ill thoughts?

3

When have you felt betrayed by someone’s words?

Life Application

relationships

Be mindful of your words and intentions in conversations. Strive for honesty and transparency with those around you.

faith

Reflect on how your heart aligns with your words in your relationship with God.

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