Jeremiah 9:5 Meaning
And they will deceive every one his neighbour, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies, and weary themselves to commit iniquity.
Context Explained
3And they bend their tongues like their bow for lies: but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith the LORD.
4Take ye heed every one of his neighbour, and trust ye not in any brother: for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbour will walk with slanders.
5And they will deceive every one his neighbour, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies, and weary themselves to commit iniquity.
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?
Key Themes
Related Cross References
John 8:44
Jesus describes the devil as the father of lies, reflecting the deceit in this verse.
Ephesians 4:25
Encourages speaking truthfully, contrasting the deceit described here.
Proverbs 12:22
Both verses highlight the importance of truthfulness and the consequences of lies.
Source: Jeremiah 9:5