Psalms 12:2 web — Everyone lies to his neighbor. They speak with flattering lips, and with a double heart.

World English Bible

"Everyone lies to his neighbor. They speak with flattering lips, and with a double heart."

— Psalms 12:2, World English Bible

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Psalms 12 — Context

1

Help, Yahweh; for the godly man ceases. For the faithful fail from among the children of men.

2

Everyone lies to his neighbor. They speak with flattering lips, and with a double heart.

3

May Yahweh cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that boasts,

4

who have said, "With our tongue we will prevail. Our lips are our own. Who is lord over us?"

5

"Because of the oppression of the weak and because of the groaning of the needy, I will now arise," says Yahweh; "I will set him in safety from those who malign him."

Psalms 12:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 12:2 say?
Psalms 12:2 in the World English Bible reads: “Everyone lies to his neighbor. They speak with flattering lips, and with a double heart.”
Where is Psalms 12:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 12:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 12, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 12:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 12:2 in?
Psalms 12:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 12:2?
Psalms 12:2 reads (WEB): “Everyone lies to his neighbor. They speak with flattering lips, and with a double heart.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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