## Their...Their ##

the "Jews and Greeks" of [Romans 3:9](./09.md)

## Their throat has been opened like a grave ##

Paul is using a metaphor meaning that everything people say is unrighteous and disgusting (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]], [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## Their tongues have deceived ##

"People speak lies" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

## Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness ##

"Much of what people say is harmful and meant to hurt other people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]], [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])