5. Violence upon violence,deceit upon deceit:They refuse to know me—oracle of the Lord.
6. Therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts:I will refine them and test them;how else should I deal with the daughter of my people?
7. A murderous arrow is their tongue,their mouths utter deceit;They speak peaceably with their neighbors,but in their hearts they lay an ambush!
8. Should I not punish them for these deeds—oracle of the Lord;on a nation such as this should I not take vengeance?