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2 They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and deceptive hearts. 3 May the LORD cut off all flattering lips and the tongue that speaks boastfully. 4 They say, “Through our tongues we have power; our lips are our own—who can be our master? ” 5 “Because of the devastation of the needy and the groaning of the poor, I will now rise up,” says the LORD. “I will provide safety for the one who longs for it.” 6 The words of the LORD are pure words, like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times. 7 You, LORD, will guard us; you will protect us from this generation forever. 8 The wicked prowl all around, and what is worthless is exalted by the human race. Psalms 12:2-8, Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers.
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