2046. It is amazing that one can hear clearly when they are speaking in which state they are, for example, when they are more or less asleep. One can also tell whether they are deceitful, which is revealed in their speaking itself (even if no deceptions are noticeable), and what specific kind of malice it is. So all their feelings can be recognized by angels, through the mercy of the Lord, from their speaking alone, without further examination. The speaking of the cunning is quiet, but in each sound there is a reflection of their deceit that is recognized by those whom the Lord enables to recognize it. So in regard to other characteristics. 1748, 22 May.