6. Thine habitation is in the midst of deceit; through deceit they refuse to know me, saith the LORD.
7. Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, I will melt them, and try them; for how else should I do, because of the daughter of my people?
8. Their tongue is a deadly arrow; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in his heart he layeth wait for him.
9. Shall I not visit them for these things? saith the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?