Jeremiah 23:37

New International Reader's Version

Here is what you keep saying to a prophet. You ask, ‘What is the Lord’s answer to you?’ Or you ask, ‘What has the Lord spoken?’

Cross References

Psalm 85:9

I know he’s ready to save those who have respect for him. Then his glory can be seen in our land.

Jeremiah 23:36

But you must not talk about ‘a message from the Lord’ again. That’s because each person’s own words become their message. And so you twist the Lord’s words. He is the living God. He is the Lord who rules over all. And he is our God.

Jeremiah 23:38

You claim, ‘This is a message from the Lord.’ But here is what the Lord says. ‘You used the words, “This is a message from the Lord.” But I told you that you must not claim, “This is a message from the Lord.” ’