But the Lord said to me, ‘These prophets are prophesying a lie in my name. I did not send them, nor did I command them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, worthless divination, the deceit of their own minds.
Jeremiah 27:14 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Do not listen to the words of the prophets who are telling you, “Don’t serve the king of Babylon,” for they are prophesying a lie to you. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Therefore hearken not unto the words of the prophets that speak unto you, saying, Ye shall not serve the king of Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Do not listen to and believe the words of the [false] prophets who are saying to you, You shall not serve the king of Babylon, for it is a lie that they prophesy to you. American Standard Version (1901) And hearken not unto the words of the prophets that speak unto you, saying, Ye shall not serve the king of Babylon; for they prophesy a lie unto you. Common English Bible Pay no attention to the words of the prophets who encourage you not to serve the king of Babylon, for they are lying to you. Catholic Public Domain Version Do not choose to listen to the words of the prophets, saying to you: 'You will not serve the king of Babylon.' For they are speaking a lie to you. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Hearken not to the words of the prophets that say to you: You shall not serve the king of Babylon. For they tell you a lie. |
But the Lord said to me, ‘These prophets are prophesying a lie in my name. I did not send them, nor did I command them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, worthless divination, the deceit of their own minds.
I did not send out these prophets, yet they ran. I did not speak to them, yet they prophesied.
‘I have heard what the prophets who prophesy a lie in my name have said: “I had a dream! I had a dream! ”
The prophet Jeremiah said to the prophet Hananiah, ‘Listen, Hananiah! The Lord did not send you, but you have led these people to trust in a lie.
Where are your prophets who prophesied to you, claiming, “The king of Babylon will not come against you and this land”?
“All the women who remain in the palace of Judah’s king will be brought out to the officials of the king of Babylon and will say to you, ‘Your trusted friends misled you and overcame you. Your feet sank into the mire, and they deserted you.’
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.
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!
For the idols speak falsehood, and the diviners see illusions; they relate empty dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore the people wander like sheep; they suffer affliction because there is no shepherd.
‘Be on your guard against false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravaging wolves.
Watch out for the dogs, watch out for the evil workers, watch out for those who mutilate the flesh.
Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.