Psalm 12:4

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Psalm 12:4

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips [are] our own: who [is] lord over us?

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WEB

World English Bible

who have said, “With our tongue we will prevail. Our lips are our own. Who is lord over us?”

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ASV

American Standard Version

Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; Our lips are our own: who is lord over us?

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Psalm 12

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.”

⁶ The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.

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