Jeremiah 9:5
“And they will deceive every one his neighbour, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies, and weary themselves to commit iniquity.”

What does Jeremiah 9:5 mean?
Jeremiah 9:5 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And they will deceive every one his neighbor, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies, and weary themselves to commit iniquity." This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Weight of Deception: A Call to Truthfulness
In the book of Jeremiah, the prophet voices the divine lament over the condition of Israel. The verse Jeremiah 9:5 states: "And they will deceive every one his neighbour, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies, and weary themselves to commit…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Truth and Integrity Amidst Deception
O Lord God Almighty, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, we humbly come before You today, acknowledging Your sovereignty and Your eternal truth. We find ourselves in a world so marred with deception and falsehood, as it is written in Jeremiah 9:5, "And they will deceive every one…
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