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Psalms 12:4
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those who say, “By our tongues we will prevail; our own lips will defend us—who is lord over us?”
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Psalms 12:4 in Other Translations
KJV
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Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?
ESV
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those who say, "With our tongue we will prevail, our lips are with us; who is master over us?"
NLT
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They say, “We will lie to our hearts’ content. Our lips are our own—who can stop us?”
MSG
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I'm tired of hearing, "We can talk anyone into anything! Our lips manage the world."
CSB
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They say, "Through our tongues we have power; our lips are our own-who can be our master?"
Psalms 12:4 In-Context
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Everyone lies to their neighbor; they flatter with their lips but harbor deception in their hearts.
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May the LORD silence all flattering lips and every boastful tongue—
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those who say, “By our tongues we will prevail; our own lips will defend us—who is lord over us?”
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“Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will protect them from those who malign them.”
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And the words of the LORD are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times.
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Proverbs 18:21
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James 3:6
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