Lamentations 4:13

Modern English Version

This was for the sins of her prophets and the iniquities of her priests, who poured out in her midst the blood of the righteous.

Cross References

Jeremiah 14:14

Then the Lord said to me: The prophets prophesy lies in My name. I have not sent them, nor have I commanded them, nor have I spoken to them. They prophesy to you a false vision and divination, and emptiness, and the deceit of their heart.

Jeremiah 2:20

For long ago I have broken your yoke and burst your bonds; and you said, “I will not serve.” For upon every high hill and under every green tree you wander, playing the harlot.

Jeremiah 2:30

In vain I have smitten your children; they received no correction. Your own sword has devoured your prophets like a destroying lion.

Jeremiah 5:31

The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority; and My people love to have it so. Yet what will you do in the end?

Jeremiah 6:13

For from the least of them even to the greatest of them, everyone is given to covetousness. And from the prophet even to the priest, everyone deals falsely.

Lamentations 2:14

Your prophets have seen for you false and deceptive visions; they have not revealed your iniquity, to bring back your captives, but have seen for you oracles that are false and misleading.

Ezekiel 11:6

You have multiplied your slain in this city, and you have filled the streets with them.

Ezekiel 22:25

There is a conspiracy of her prophets in her midst like a roaring lion tearing the prey. They have devoured souls. They have taken the treasure and precious things. They have made many widows in her midst.

Matthew 23:31

Therefore you are witnesses against yourselves that you are sons of those who murdered the prophets.

Acts 7:52

Which of the prophets have your fathers not persecuted? They have even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One, of whom you have now become the betrayers and murderers,