Micah 3:5 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

⁵ This is what the  Lord  says concerning the prophets who lead my people astray, who proclaim  peace when they have food to sink their teeth into but declare war against the one who puts nothing in their mouths.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁵ Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵ Thus says the Lord: Concerning the false prophets who make My people err, when they have anything good to bite with their teeth they cry, Peace; and whoever gives them nothing to chew, against him they declare a sanctified war.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁵ Thus saith Jehovah concerning the prophets that make my people to err; that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and whoso putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him:

Common English Bible

⁵ The LORD proclaims concerning the prophets, those who lead my people astray, those who chew with their teeth and then proclaim “Peace!” but stir up war against the one who puts nothing in their mouths:

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵ Thus says the Lord about the prophets who seduce my people: They bite with their teeth and preach peace, and if anyone does not give something to their mouth, they sanctify a battle against him.

Micah 3:5 Cross References

Proverbs 28:21

It is not good to show partiality   – yet even a courageous person may sin for a piece of bread.

Isaiah 3:12

Youths oppress my people, and women rule over them. My people, your leaders mislead you; they confuse the direction of your paths.

Jeremiah 23:27

Through their dreams that they tell one another, they plan to cause my people to forget my name as their ancestors forgot my name through Baal worship.

Jeremiah 23:32

I am against those who prophesy false dreams’   #– #the Lord’s declaration #– #‘telling them and leading my people astray with their reckless lies. It was not I who sent or commanded them, and they are of no benefit at all  to these people’ #– #this is the Lord’s declaration.

Jeremiah 6:14

They have treated my people’s brokenness superficially, claiming, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace.

Jeremiah 6:4

Set them apart for war  against her; rise up, let’s attack at noon. Woe to us, for the day is passing; the evening shadows grow long.

Lamentations 2:14

Your prophets saw visions for you that were empty and deceptive;  , they did not reveal your iniquity and so restore your fortunes. They saw pronouncements for you that were empty and misleading.

Ezekiel 13:9

My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions and speak lying divinations.  They will not be present in the council of my people or be recorded in the register of the house of Israel, and they will not enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the Lord God.

Hosea 4:5

You will stumble by day; the prophet will also stumble with you by night. And I will destroy your mother.

Joel 3:9

Proclaim this among the nations: Prepare for holy war; rouse the warriors; let all the men of war advance and attack!

Micah 2:11

If a man comes and utters empty lies    – ‘I will preach to you about wine and beer’   – he would be just the preacher for this people!

Micah 3:11

Her leaders issue rulings for a bribe, her priests teach for payment, and her prophets practise divination for silver. Yet they lean on the  Lord, saying, ‘Isn’t the Lord   among us? No disaster will overtake us.’

Malachi 2:8

‘You, on the other hand, have turned from the way.  You have caused many to stumble  by your instruction. You have violated  the covenant of Levi,’ says the Lord of Armies.

Matthew 15:14

Leave them alone! They are blind guides.   And if the blind guide the blind, both will fall into a pit.’

Matthew 7:15

‘Be on your guard against false prophets   who come to you in sheep’s   clothing   but inwardly are ravaging wolves.

Romans 16:18

because such people do not serve our Lord Christ  but their own appetites.  , They deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting with smooth talk and flattering words.