Psalm 12:3

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Psalm 12:3

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

May the LORD cut off all flattering lips and every boastful tongue.

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KJV

King James Version

The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, [and] the tongue that speaketh proud things:

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WEB

World English Bible

May the LORD cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that boasts,

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ASV

American Standard Version

Jehovah will cut off all flattering lips, The tongue that speaketh great things;

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Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Psalm 12

¹ For the choirmaster. According to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. Help, O LORD, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men.

² They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.

³ May the LORD cut off all flattering lips and every boastful tongue.

⁴ They say, “With our tongues we will prevail. We own our lips—who can be our master?”

⁵ “For the cause of the oppressed and for the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will bring safety to him who yearns.”

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