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Jeremiah 9:8
King James Version
Jeremiah 9:8
King James Version
8 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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Jeremiah 9:8
New King James Version
Jeremiah 9:8
New King James Version
8 Their tongue is an arrow shot out;
It speaks (A)deceit;
One speaks (B)peaceably to his neighbor with his mouth,
But [a]in his heart he [b]lies in wait.
Footnotes
- Jeremiah 9:8 Inwardly he
- Jeremiah 9:8 sets his ambush
Jeremiah 9:8
English Standard Version
Jeremiah 9:8
English Standard Version
8 (A)Their tongue is a deadly arrow;
(B)it speaks deceitfully;
with his mouth (C)each speaks peace to his neighbor,
but in his heart (D)he plans an ambush for him.
New King James Version (NKJV) 
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English Standard Version (ESV) 
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