Psalms 12:2
They lie to one another;
What it says
People lie to one another with flattering lips and divided hearts.
What it is doing
This verse identifies false speech as the mark of the society being lamented.
In context
1For the choirmaster. According to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. 2They lie to one another; 3May the LORD cut off all flattering lips 4They say, “With our tongues we will prevail. 5“For the cause of the oppressed 6The words of the LORD are flawless, 7You, O LORD, will keep us; 8The wicked wander freely,