Jeremiah 9:7-9

Living Bible

⁷ Therefore, the Lord Almighty says this: “See, I will melt them in a crucible of affliction. I will refine them and test them like metal. What else can I do with them? ⁸ For their tongues aim lies like poisoned spears. They speak cleverly to their neighbors while planning to kill them. ⁹ Should not I punish them for such things as this?” asks the Lord. “Shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?”