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They all deceive their neighbours,
    and no one speaks the truth;
they have taught their tongues to speak lies;
    they commit iniquity and are too weary to repent.[a]
Oppression upon oppression, deceit[b] upon deceit!
    They refuse to know me, says the Lord.

Therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts:
I will now refine and test them,
    for what else can I do with my sinful people?[c]

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 9:5 Cn Compare Gk: Heb they weary themselves with iniquity. Your dwelling
  2. Jeremiah 9:6 Cn: Heb Your dwelling in the midst of deceit
  3. Jeremiah 9:7 Or my poor people

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