Micah 7:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Don't put your complete trust in friends or rely totally on mentors. Even with the person closest to you — the one you share everything with — be careful what you say.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes even your inner circle isn't safe, so guard your words and your heart.

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