Jeremiah 9:6

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Jeremiah 9:6

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

You dwell in the midst of deception; in their deceit they refuse to know Me,” declares the LORD.

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KJV

King James Version

Thine habitation [is] in the midst of deceit; through deceit they refuse to know me, saith the LORD.

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WEB

World English Bible

Your habitation is in the middle of deceit. Through deceit, they refuse to know me,” says the LORD.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Thy habitation is in the midst of deceit; through deceit they refuse to know me, saith Jehovah.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Jeremiah 9

⁴ “Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander.

⁵ Each one betrays his friend; no one tells the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they wear themselves out committing iniquity.

⁶ You dwell in the midst of deception; in their deceit they refuse to know Me,” declares the LORD.

⁷ Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will refine them and test them, for what else can I do because of the daughter of My people?

⁸ Their tongues are deadly arrows; they speak deception. With his mouth a man speaks peace to his neighbor, but in his heart he sets a trap for him.

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