“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.”
The systematic deception: 'Friend deceives friend, and no one speaks the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they weary themselves with sinning.' This verse repeats the theme: friends deceive each other, and no truthfulness exists. The phrase 'They have taught their tongues to lie' suggests systematic training in dishonesty; lying has become a learned skill. The statement 'they weary themselves with sinning' indicates that the people expend great effort in wickedness. Theologically, this verse indicates that deception has become the normal mode of social interaction; truth has been systematically eradicated.
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