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Psalm 10:7
His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongueis mischief and vanity.

Psalm 36:3,4
The words of his mouthare iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise,and to do good…

Psalm 38:12
They also that seek after my life lay snaresfor me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.

flattering

Psalm 5:9
Forthere is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward partis very wickedness; their throatis an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.

Psalm 28:3
Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischiefis in their hearts.

Psalm 62:4
They only consult to casthim down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.

a double heart.

1 Chronicles 12:33
Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank:they were not of double heart.

James 1:8
A double minded manis unstable in all his ways.

they speak with flattering lips
Flattery is insincere praise, often used to manipulate or gain favor. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, flattery was a common tactic in political and social interactions, but it was viewed negatively in the biblical context.Proverbs 26:28 warns against the dangers of a flattering mouth, as it can lead to ruin. Flattery contrasts with the biblical call for honesty and integrity in speech (Ephesians 4:25). This behavior reflects a heart not aligned with God's truth, as genuine love and respect do not require deceitful words.

and a double heart.
A "double heart" suggests duplicity and inconsistency in one's intentions and actions. Biblically, a divided heart is unstable and untrustworthy (James 1:8). This phrase implies a lack of sincerity and commitment to truth, as individuals may present one face while harboring different motives. The call for a pure heart is echoed throughout scripture, as seen inPsalm 51:10, where David asks God to create a clean heart within him. A double heart is contrary to the wholehearted devotion God desires from His people (Deuteronomy 6:5).

• The psalmist pictures a society in which deception is routine, not accidental. This is willful, continual falsehood (Psalm 120:2;Proverbs 12:22).

• Lying to “one another” highlights the breakdown of trust within the covenant community; people who should be allies now exploit each other (Micah 7:5-6).

• God’s law plainly forbids false witness (Exodus 20:16). Persistent lying therefore signals rebellion against God as well as harm toward neighbors (Ephesians 4:25).

• “Flattering” words sound pleasant yet hide self-interest, manipulating hearers rather than blessing them (Proverbs 29:5; 26:28).

• Such smooth talk often masks evil intent, as seen when enemies pretended friendship toward David (Psalm 55:21) and when false teachers use fine speech to exploit believers (Romans 16:18).

• Scripture commends honest encouragement (1 Thessalonians 5:11) but condemns flattery that appeases or seduces (Job 32:21-22).

• The idiom pictures a person with “two minds,” saying one thing while concealing another (James 1:8).

• A divided heart cannot be loyal to God; Jesus taught that no one can serve two masters (Matthew 6:24).

• Integrity flows from an undivided heart, the very thing David later asks of God (Psalm 86:11). When hearts are double, society staggers under hypocrisy and distrust (Jeremiah 17:9).

Psalm 12:2 laments a culture poisoned by deceitful speech and divided loyalties. Lies fracture community, flattery manipulates, and double-heartedness erodes integrity. God calls His people to truthful words, sincere motives, and single-hearted devotion, offering stability and trust where falsehood once reigned.

Flattering lips.--Literally,lips of smoothness,(Comp. Note,Psalm 5:9.)

With a double heart.--Literally,with a heart and a heart.(Comp.1Chronicles 12:33.) "One for the Church, another for the Change; one for Sundays, another for working-days; one for the king, another for the Pope. A man without a heart is a wonder, but a man with two hearts is a monster."--Thos. Adams,A.D. 1614. . . .