9 What does all this mean? Does it mean that we Jews are better off than the Gentiles? No, it doesn't! Jews, as well as Gentiles, are ruled by sin, just as I have said.
10 The Scriptures tell us,“No one is acceptable to God!
11 Not one of them understandsor even searches for God.
12 They have all turned awayand are worthless.There isn't one personwho does right.
13 Their words are likean open pit,and their tongues are goodonly for telling lies.Each word is as deadlyas the fangs of a snake,
14 and they say nothingbut bitter curses.
15 These people quicklybecome violent.