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With their mouths they all speak cordially to their neighbors, but in their hearts they set traps for them. <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> For their tongues shoot lies like poisoned arrows. They speak friendly words to their neighbors while scheming in their heart to kill them. <a href="/esv/jeremiah/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> Their tongue is a deadly arrow; it speaks deceitfully; with his mouth each speaks peace to his neighbor, but in his heart he plans an ambush for him. <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/9.htm">King James Bible</a> Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he layeth his wait. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/9.htm">New King James Version</a> Their tongue is an arrow shot out; It speaks deceit; One speaks peaceably to his neighbor with his mouth, But in his heart he lies in wait. <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Their tongue is a deadly arrow; It speaks deceit; With his mouth one speaks peace to his neighbor, But inwardly he sets an ambush for him. <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Their tongue is a deadly arrow; It speaks deceit; With his mouth one speaks peace to his neighbor, But inwardly he sets an ambush for him. <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Their tongue is a deadly arrow; It speaks deceit; With his mouth one speaks peace to his neighbor, But inwardly he sets an ambush for him. <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Their tongue is a slaughtering arrow; It speaks deceit; With his mouth one speaks peace to his neighbor, But inwardly he sets an ambush for him. <a href="/amp/jeremiah/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Their tongue is a murderous arrow; It speaks deceit; With his mouth one speaks peace to his neighbor, But in his heart he lays traps and waits in ambush for him. <a href="/csb/jeremiah/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Their tongues are deadly arrows — they speak deception. With his mouth one speaks peaceably with his friend, but inwardly he sets up an ambush. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Their tongues are deadly arrows— they speak deception. With his mouth a man speaks peaceably with his friend, but inwardly he sets up an ambush. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They say they want peace, but this lie is deadly, like an arrow that strikes when you least expect it. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> Their tongue is a deadly arrow; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in his heart he layeth wait for him. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Their tongues are like deadly arrows. They speak deceitfully. People speak politely to their neighbors, but they think of ways to set traps for them. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> Their tongues are like deadly arrows; they always tell lies. Everyone speaks friendly words to their neighbors, but they are really setting a trap for them. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Their tongue is a deadly arrow that speaks deceit. With his mouth a person says, 'Peace,' to his friend, but inwardly he sets a trap for him. <a href="/msb/jeremiah/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/jeremiah/9.htm">NET Bible</a> Their tongues are like deadly arrows. They are always telling lies. Friendly words for their neighbors come from their mouths. But their minds are thinking up ways to trap them. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Their tongue is a deadly arrow; it speaks deceit: one speaks peaceably to his neighbor with his mouth, but in his heart he lies in wait for him. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbor with his mouth, but in heart he layeth his wait. <a href="/web/jeremiah/9.htm">World English Bible</a> Their tongue is a deadly arrow. It speaks deceit. One speaks peaceably to his neighbor with his mouth, but in his heart, he waits to ambush him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Their tongue [is] a slaughtering arrow, "" It has spoken deceit in its mouth, "" It speaks peace with its neighbor, "" And in its heart it lays its ambush, <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> A slaughtering arrow is their tongue, Deceit it hath spoken in its mouth, Peace with its neighbour it speaketh, And in its heart it layeth its ambush, <a href="/slt/jeremiah/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Their tongue a deadly arrow, speaking deceit; in his mouth he will speak peace to his neighbor, and be will lay his wait in his midst.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Their tongue is a piercing arrow, it hath spoken deceit: with his mouth one speaketh peace with his friend, and secretly he lieth in wait for him. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Their tongue is a wounding arrow; it has spoken deceit. With his mouth, he speaks peace with his friend, and then he secretly lies in ambush for him. <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/9.htm">New American Bible</a> A murderous arrow is their tongue, their mouths utter deceit; They speak peaceably with their neighbors, but in their hearts they lay an ambush! <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Their tongue is a deadly arrow; it speaks deceit through the mouth. They all speak friendly words to their neighbors, but inwardly are planning to lay an ambush.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Their tongue is a sharp pointed arrow; it speaks deceit; one speaks peacefully to his neighbor with his mouth, but in his heart he lies in wait for him. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Their tongue is as a sharp arrow and it speaks deceit in its mouth. A man speaks peace with his neighbor, and within himself he plots an ambush<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Their tongue is a sharpened arrow, It speaketh deceit; One speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, But in his heart he layeth wait for him. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Their tongue is a wounding arrow; the words of their mouth are deceitful: one speaks peaceably to his neighbour, but in himself retains enmity. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=2822" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/9.htm">A Lament over Zion</a> …7Therefore 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<a href="/hebrew/3956.htm" title="3956: lə·šō·w·nām (N-csc:: 3mp) -- Tongue. Or lashon; also feminine lshonah; from lashan; the tongue, used literally, and figuratively.">Their tongues</a> <a href="/hebrew/7819.htm" title="7819: šō·ḥēṭ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To slaughter, beat. A primitive root; to slaughter.">are deadly</a> <a href="/hebrew/2671.htm" title="2671: ḥêṣ (N-ms) -- From chatsats; properly, a piercer, i.e. An arrow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, thunder-bolt; the shaft of a spear.">arrows;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: ḏib·bêr (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">they speak</a> <a href="/hebrew/4820.htm" title="4820: mir·māh (N-fs) -- Deceit, treachery. From ramah in the sense of deceiving; fraud.">deception.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: bə·p̄îw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">With his mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: yə·ḏab·bêr (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">a man speaks</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: šā·lō·wm (N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">peace</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/7453.htm" title="7453: rê·‘ê·hū (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Friend, companion, fellow. Or reya2; from ra'ah; an associate.">his neighbor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7130.htm" title="7130: ū·ḇə·qir·bōw (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Inward part, midst. From qarab; properly, the nearest part, i.e. The center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial.">but in his heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: yā·śîm (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">he sets</a> <a href="/hebrew/696.htm" title="696: ’ā·rə·bōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- An ambuscade. The same as 'ereb.">a trap for him.</a> 9Should I not punish them for these things? declares the LORD. Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/55-21.htm">Psalm 55:21</a> His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed. <a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm">Proverbs 26:24-26</a> A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart. / When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart. / Though his hatred is concealed by deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly. <a href="/psalms/12-2.htm">Psalm 12:2-3</a> They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart. / May the LORD cut off all flattering lips and every boastful tongue. <a href="/romans/3-13.htm">Romans 3:13</a> “Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The venom of vipers is on their lips.” <a href="/james/3-6.htm">James 3:6-8</a> The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. / All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, / but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. <a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34</a> You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. <a href="/psalms/28-3.htm">Psalm 28:3</a> Do not drag me away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, who speak peace to their neighbors while malice is in their hearts. <a href="/psalms/5-9.htm">Psalm 5:9</a> For not a word they speak can be trusted; destruction lies within them. Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit. <a href="/isaiah/59-3.htm">Isaiah 59:3-4</a> For your hands are stained with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, and your tongue mutters injustice. / No one calls for justice; no one pleads his case honestly. They rely on empty pleas; they tell lies; they conceive mischief and give birth to iniquity. <a href="/matthew/15-18.htm">Matthew 15:18-19</a> But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. / For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. <a href="/psalms/57-4.htm">Psalm 57:4</a> My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. <a href="/psalms/64-3.htm">Psalm 64:3</a> who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows, <a href="/proverbs/10-18.htm">Proverbs 10:18</a> The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. <a href="/ezekiel/22-28.htm">Ezekiel 22:28</a> Her prophets whitewash these deeds by false visions and lying divinations, saying, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says,’ when the LORD has not spoken. <a href="/micah/6-12.htm">Micah 6:12</a> For the wealthy of the city are full of violence, and its residents speak lies; their tongues are deceitful in their mouths.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; it speaks deceit: one speaks peaceably to his neighbor with his mouth, but in heart he lays his wait.tongue.<a href="/jeremiah/9-3.htm">Jeremiah 9:3,5</a> And they bend their tongues like their bow for lies: but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith the LORD… <a href="/psalms/12-2.htm">Psalm 12:2</a> They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.<a href="/psalms/57-4.htm">Psalm 57:4</a> My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.one.<a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a> And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth rib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.<a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9,10</a> And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him… <a href="/psalms/28-3.htm">Psalm 28:3</a> Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.in heart.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/1-18.htm">Ambush</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-2.htm">Arrow</a> <a href="/jeremiah/7-6.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/psalms/28-3.htm">Cordially</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-18.htm">Deadly</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-3.htm">Death</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-6.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/psalms/55-15.htm">Deceitfully</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-21.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-7.htm">Inwardly</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-1.htm">Lays</a> <a href="/jeremiah/7-28.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/acts/9-1.htm">Murderous</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-5.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-5.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-15.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/psalms/35-20.htm">Peaceably</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-14.htm">Secretly</a> <a href="/isaiah/64-2.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-2.htm">Sharpened</a> <a href="/isaiah/53-2.htm">Shot</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-5.htm">Slaughtering</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-15.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-5.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-5.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/jeremiah/5-26.htm">Trap</a> <a href="/jeremiah/5-26.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-6.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-5.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/51-12.htm">Ambush</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-12.htm">Arrow</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-15.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/acts/15-4.htm">Cordially</a> <a href="/jeremiah/16-4.htm">Deadly</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-21.htm">Death</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-14.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-20.htm">Deceitfully</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-14.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Inwardly</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-11.htm">Lays</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-12.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/acts/9-1.htm">Murderous</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-20.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-20.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-5.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/daniel/11-21.htm">Peaceably</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-22.htm">Secretly</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-21.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-9.htm">Sharpened</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-6.htm">Shot</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-21.htm">Slaughtering</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-1.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-1.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-18.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-43.htm">Trap</a> <a href="/jeremiah/14-22.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-30.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-2.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 9</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/9-1.htm">Jeremiah laments the people for their manifold sins;</a> 9. <a href="/jeremiah/9-9.htm">and for their judgment.</a> 12. <a href="/jeremiah/9-12.htm">Disobedience is the cause of their bitter calamity.</a> 17. <a href="/jeremiah/9-17.htm">He exhorts to mourn for their destruction;</a> 23. <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">and to trust not in themselves, but in God.</a> 25. <a href="/jeremiah/9-25.htm">He threatens both Jews and Gentiles.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jeremiah/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Their tongues are deadly arrows; This phrase highlights the destructive power of words, comparing them to arrows that can wound and kill. In the ancient Near Eastern context, arrows were a common weapon of war, symbolizing precision and lethality. The metaphor suggests that the people’s speech is not only harmful but intentionally so, aimed to cause damage. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages that emphasize the power of the tongue, such as <a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm">Proverbs 12:18</a>, which contrasts reckless words with those that bring healing. The use of "deadly arrows" underscores the severity of the deceit and betrayal among the people, reflecting a society where trust has been eroded.they speak deception. Deception here refers to the falsehoods and lies that permeate the community. In the historical context of Jeremiah, the people of Judah were often accused of idolatry and unfaithfulness to God, which included deceitful practices. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of truth versus falsehood, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/5-9.htm">Psalm 5:9</a>, which describes the wicked as having no truth in their mouths. The emphasis on deception also points to a spiritual condition where the people have turned away from God’s truth, leading to moral and social decay.With his mouth a man speaks peace to his neighbor, This phrase illustrates the duplicity of the people, who outwardly express peace and goodwill while harboring malicious intent. In the cultural context, greeting a neighbor with peace was a common social practice, reflecting a desire for harmony and mutual respect. However, the insincerity of these greetings is highlighted, revealing a deeper issue of hypocrisy. This behavior is reminiscent of the Pharisees in the New Testament, whom Jesus criticized for their outward displays of righteousness while being inwardly corrupt (<a href="/matthew/23-27.htm">Matthew 23:27-28</a>).but in his heart he sets a trap for him. The heart, in biblical terms, is the center of one's thoughts, intentions, and emotions. Setting a trap indicates premeditated harm, suggesting that the deceit is not accidental but deliberate. This reflects the broader biblical theme of the heart's condition, as seen in <a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a>, which describes the heart as deceitful above all things. The imagery of setting a trap also connects to the concept of sin as a snare, a recurring motif in scripture that warns of the dangers of hidden sins and the importance of integrity. This duplicity is a stark contrast to the character of Jesus Christ, who embodies truth and sincerity, offering a model of genuine love and honesty.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> The prophet who conveyed God's messages to the people of Judah, warning them of their sinful ways and the impending judgment. 2. <a href="/topical/p/people_of_judah.htm">People of Judah</a> The audience of Jeremiah's prophecy, known for their deceitful and hypocritical behavior during this period. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The ultimate speaker through Jeremiah, expressing His displeasure with the people's deceit and hypocrisy. 4. <a href="/topical/n/neighbors.htm">Neighbors</a> Represents the individuals within the community who are victims of deceit and false peace. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The central place where these events and prophecies are directed, as the heart of Judah's spiritual and social life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a> Words can be as destructive as weapons. We must be mindful of how we use our tongues, ensuring our speech aligns with our faith. <a href="/topical/h/hypocrisy_in_relationships.htm">Hypocrisy in Relationships</a> Speaking peace while harboring ill intentions is a form of hypocrisy that God detests. True Christian living requires integrity in both words and actions. <a href="/topical/h/heart_and_mouth_alignment.htm">Heart and Mouth Alignment</a> Our external expressions should reflect our internal convictions. As believers, we are called to be genuine in our interactions with others. <a href="/topical/g/god's_displeasure_with_deceit.htm">God's Displeasure with Deceit</a> God sees beyond our words to the intentions of our hearts. We must strive for honesty and transparency in our dealings with others. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_transformation.htm">Repentance and Transformation</a> Recognizing deceit in our lives should lead us to repentance and a transformation of heart, seeking God's help to align our speech with His truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 9</a> <a href="/q/what_is_godly_wisdom_and_how_to_get_it.htm">What does 'guile' mean in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_god_all-knowing.htm">Is God all-knowing?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_false_witness.htm">What defines a false witness?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'guile'_mean_in_the_bible.htm">What does "guile" mean in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) An arrow shot out.--Better, an arrow that pierceth, or slayeth.In heart.--More literally, inwardly.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - (Comp. <a href="/psalms/55-21.htm">Psalm 55:21</a>.) As an arrow shot out; rather, as a sharpened arrow; but this is based on the marginal reading, and is itself a slightly forced rendering. The Hebrew text (i.e. the consonants), and also the Septuagint and Vulgate, have "as a murderous arrow." <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Their tongues לְשׁוֹנָ֖ם (lə·šō·w·nām) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> The tongue are deadly שָׁח֛וּט (šā·ḥūṭ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7819.htm">Strong's 7819: </a> To slaughter, beat arrows; חֵ֥ץ (ḥêṣ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2671.htm">Strong's 2671: </a> A piercer, an arrow, a wound, thunderbolt, the shaft of a, spear they speak דִבֵּ֑ר (ḏib·bêr) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue deception. מִרְמָ֣ה (mir·māh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4820.htm">Strong's 4820: </a> Deceit, treachery With his mouth בְּפִ֗יו (bə·p̄îw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to a man speaks יְדַבֵּ֔ר (yə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue peace שָׁל֤וֹם (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace to אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among his neighbor, רֵעֵ֙הוּ֙ (rê·‘ê·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7453.htm">Strong's 7453: </a> Friend, companion, fellow but in his heart וּבְקִרְבּ֖וֹ (ū·ḇə·qir·bōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7130.htm">Strong's 7130: </a> The nearest part, the center he sets יָשִׂ֥ים (yā·śîm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set a trap for him. אָרְבּֽוֹ׃ (’ā·rə·bōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_696.htm">Strong's 696: </a> An ambuscade <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Jeremiah 9:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Jeremiah 9:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Jeremiah 9:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Jeremiah 9:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Jeremiah 9:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Jeremiah 9:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Jeremiah 9:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Jeremiah 9:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Jeremiah 9:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Jeremiah 9:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-8.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 9:8 Their tongue is a deadly arrow (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/9-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 9:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 9:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/9-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 9:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 9:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>