³ Everything they say is crooked and deceitful.
    They refuse to act wisely or do good.

²¹ His words are as smooth as butter,
    but in his heart is war.
His words are as soothing as lotion,
    but underneath are daggers!

²² “My people are foolish
    and do not know me,” says the Lord.
“They are stupid children
    who have no understanding.
They are clever enough at doing wrong,
    but they have no idea how to do right!”

⁷ Their mouths are full of cursing, lies, and threats.^[a]
    Trouble and evil are on the tips of their tongues.