Jeremiah 9:8 - Common English BibleTheir tongue is a lethal arrow; their words are deceitful. They wish their neighbors well, but in their hearts plot their ruin. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769Their 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. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionTheir tongue is a murderous arrow; it speaks deceitfully; one speaks peaceably to his neighbor with his mouth, but in his heart he lays snares and waits in ambush for him. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)Their tongue is a deadly arrow; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbor with his mouth, but in his heart he layeth wait for him. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionTheir tongue is a wounding arrow; it has spoken deceit. With his mouth, he speaks peace with his friend, and then he secretly lies in ambush for him. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionTheir tongue is a piercing arrow: it hath spoken deceit. With his mouth one speaketh peace with his friend, and secretly he lieth in wait for him. See the chapter |