ta.phal describes applying lies, deception, or iniquity over or upon someone or something.

The attested use describes putting something over or upon another: Job 13:4 speaks of those associated with lies, while Job 14:17 and Psalm 119:69 describe iniquity or deception being applied upon someone.

1. Applying something over or upon · dominant

   In Job 13:4, the active participle occurs in a clause the APB renders "you are plasterers of lies." In Job 14:17 the sequential imperfect is followed by "upon my iniquity," and Psalm 119:69 uses the perfect in the clause the APB renders "The arrogant have smeared deception upon me."

   Job 13:4Job 14:17Psalm 119:69

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term with "plasterers" in Job 13:4 and with "smear" in Job 14:17 and Psalm 119:69. These renderings confirm the clauses' overall presentation rather than establish separate senses.