Jeremiah 9:8
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King James Version (modern wording)
Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; it speaks deceit: one speaks peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he lays his wait.
Jeremiah 9:8 (KJV)
American Standard Version
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.
Jeremiah 9:8 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
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.
Jeremiah 9:8 (BSB)
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What does Jeremiah 9:8 say?
Jeremiah 9:8 in modern King James wording reads: "Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; it speaks deceit: one speaks peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he lays his wait."
Where is Jeremiah 9:8 found in the Bible?
Jeremiah 9:8 is verse 8 of chapter 9 of the book of Jeremiah, in the Old Testament. Jeremiah has 52 chapters.
Which translations of Jeremiah 9:8 can I read here?
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