Jeremiah 9:4

Take ye heed every one of his neighbour, and trust ye not in any brother: for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbour will walk with slanders.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 9:4

BSB
"Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander.
AKJV
Take you heed every one of his neighbor, and trust you not in any brother: for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbor will walk with slanders.
CPDV
Let each one guard himself against his neighbor, and let him have no trust in any brother of his. For every brother will utterly overthrow, and every friend will advance deceitfully.
ERV
Take ye heed every one of his neighbour, and trust ye not in any brother: for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbour will go about with slanders.
NHEB
"Everyone be on guard against his neighbor, and do not trust any brother; for every brother is a deceiver, and every neighbor will go about with slanders.
SMT
Watch ye each from his neighbor, and to any brother ye shall not trust, for every brother deceiving, will deceive, and every neighbor will go tale-bearing.

Commentary for Jeremiah 9:4

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Overview of Jeremiah 9:4
Summary
Universal betrayal makes trust between people impossible
Place
Judah
Event
Warning against mutual trust
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Teaching