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the "Jews and Greeks" of Romans 3:9
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
AT: "People speak lies" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)
Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness
AT: "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)