Jeremiah 7:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But just look at what is happening! You put your trust in worthless lies.

Cross References

Isaiah 28:15

Do you think you have an agreement with death and the world of the dead? Why do you trust in your lies to keep you safe from danger and the mighty flood?

Isaiah 30:10

and have said to his messengers and prophets: Don't tell us what God has shown you and don't preach the truth. Just say what we want to hear, even if it's false.

Isaiah 59:4

You falsely accuse others and tell lies in court; sin and trouble are the names of your children.

Jeremiah 13:25

I won't change my mind. I, the LORD, have spoken. You rejected me and worshipped false gods.

Jeremiah 23:26

But everything they say comes from their own twisted minds. How long can this go on?

Jeremiah 28:15

Hananiah, I have never sent you to speak for me. And yet you have talked my people into believing your lies and rebelling against me. So now I will send you—I'll send you right off the face of the earth! You will die before this year is over.

Jeremiah 4:10

I said, “You are the LORD God. So why have you fooled everyone, especially the people of Jerusalem? Why did you promise peace, when a knife is at our throats?”

Jeremiah 5:31

Prophets give their messages in the name of a false god, my priests don't want to serve me, and you—my own people— like it this way! But on the day of disaster, where will you turn for help?

Jeremiah 7:4

Don't fool yourselves! My temple is here in Jerusalem, but that doesn't mean I will protect you.

Jeremiah 8:10

I'll give their wives and fields to strangers. Everyone is greedy and dishonest, whether poor or rich. Even the prophets and priests cannot be trusted.