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The words of the double-tongued are as if they were…

“The words of the double-tongued are as if they were harmless, but they reach even to the inner part of the bowels. Praise be to the Lord, who distinguishes our cause and delivers us from the unjust and deceitful man.” quote by Muriel Spark
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“The words of the double-tongued are as if they were harmless, but they reach even to the inner part of the bowels. Praise be to the Lord, who distinguishes our cause and delivers us from the unjust and deceitful man.”

Muriel Spark

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Deceptive words seem harmless but can corrupt deeply; divine justice separates truth from deceit.

In simple terms: Deceitful speech harms internally.

Key Takeaway

Guard against manipulative language.

Themes

morality faith justice

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

ethical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • political rhetoric
  • personal relationships
  • media consumption

Key Concepts

deception spiritual discernment inner conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discern truth from manipulation?
  • What role does faith play in moral judgment?
A Different Perspective

Even truthful words can be weaponized.

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