Whilst they see vain things in thy regard and divine lies: to bring thee upon the necks of the wicked that are wounded, whose appointed day is come in the time of iniquity.
And when the prophet shall err and speak a word: I the Lord have deceived that prophet: and I will stretch forth my hand upon him and will cut him off from the midst of my people Israel.
Wherefore, I also will choose their mockeries and will bring upon them the things they feared: because I called and there was none that would answer, I have spoken and they heard not; and they have done evil in my eyes and have chosen the things that displease me.
And I said: Alas, alas, alas, O Lord God, hast thou then deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying: You shall have peace? And, Behold, the sword reacheth even to the soul.