KJV ORIGINAL
They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Everyone speaks lies to their neighbors. They use flattering words and speak with divided hearts.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how people speak deceptively to each other, using sweet words while having dishonest intentions in their hearts.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when David or another psalmist observed widespread dishonesty and corruption in society. The Hebrew concept of a 'double heart' refers to someone who is duplicitous - saying one thing while meaning another. This was likely written during a period of moral decline when trustworthy people seemed rare.
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