Psalms 12:2
What does Psalms 12:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 12:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000They speak falsehood every one with his neighbor: With flattering lip, and with a double heart, do they speak.
KJV
King James Version · 1611They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901They speak falsehood every one with his neighbor: With flattering lip, and with a double heart, do they speak.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Everyone says false words to his neighbour: their tongues are smooth in their talk, and their hearts are full of deceit.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Vanity they speak each with his neighbour, Lip of flattery! With heart and heart they speak.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752How long shall I take counsels in my soul, sorrow in my heart all the day?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890They speak falsehood every one with his neighbour: [with] flattering lip, with a double heart, do they speak.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 52:1
Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? The lovingkindness of God endureth continually.
- Psalms 62:4
They only consult to thrust him down from his dignity; They delight in lies; They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. [Selah
- Ezekiel 12:24
For there shall be no more any false vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel.
- Psalms 55:21
His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.
- Proverbs 20:19
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.
- Jeremiah 9:2
Oh that I had in the wilderness a lodging-place of wayfaring men; that I might leave my people, and go from them! for they are all adulterers, an assembly of treacherous men.
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