Jeremiah 9:7-9

International Children’s Bible

“I will test the people of Judah as a person tests metal in a fire.
    I have no other choice.
    My people have sinned.
⁸ Their tongues are like sharp arrows.
    Their mouths speak lies.
Everyone speaks nicely to his neighbor.
    But he is secretly planning to attack him.
⁹ Shouldn’t I punish the people for doing this?” says the Lord.
    “Shouldn’t I give them the punishment they deserve?”