Jeremiah 9:7-9

Common English Bible

⁷ Therefore, the Lord of heavenly forces proclaims:
I’m going to refine and test them,
    for what else can I do with my people?
⁸ Their tongue is a lethal arrow;
    their words are deceitful.
They wish their neighbors well,
    but in their hearts plot their ruin.
⁹ Shouldn’t I punish them for this?
        declares the Lord;
    shouldn’t I avenge such a nation?