Jeremiah 5:31
The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end?"
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prophets.

Jeremiah 14:14
"The prophets are prophesying lies in My name, " the LORD replied. "I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds.

Jeremiah 23:25, 26
"I have heard the sayings of the prophets who prophesy lies in My name: 'I had a dream! I had a dream!' . . .

Lamentations 2:14
The visions of your prophets were empty and deceptive; they did not expose your guilt to ward off your captivity. The oracles they saw for you were empty and misleading.

Ezekiel 13:6
They see false visions and speak lying divinations. They claim, "Thus declares the LORD, " when the LORD did not send them; yet they wait for the fulfillment of their message.

Micah 3:11
Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, "Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us."

Matthew 7:15-17
Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. . . .

2 Corinthians 11:13-15
For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. . . .

2 Peter 2:1, 2
Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies that even deny the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction on themselves. . . .

bear rule.

Isaiah 30:10, 11
They say to the seers, "No more visions, " and to the prophets, "Do not prophesy to us the truth. Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. . . .

Micah 2:6, 11
"Do not preach, " they preach. "Do not preach these things; disgrace will not overtake us." . . .

John 3:19-21
And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light, because their deeds were evil. . . .

2 Thessalonians 2:9-11
The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, . . .

2 Timothy 4:3, 4
For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. . . .

and what.

Jeremiah 4:30, 31
And you, O devastated one, what will you do, though you dress yourself in scarlet, though you adorn yourself with gold jewelry, though you enlarge your eyes with paint? You adorn yourself in vain; your lovers despise you; they want to take your life. . . .

Jeremiah 22:22, 23
The wind will drive away all your shepherds, and your lovers will go into captivity. Then you will be ashamed and humiliated because of all your wickedness. . . .

Deuteronomy 32:29
If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.

Isaiah 10:3
What will you do on the day of reckoning when devastation comes from afar? To whom will you flee for help? Where will you leave your wealth?

Isaiah 20:6
And on that day the dwellers of this coastland will say, 'See what has happened to our source of hope, those to whom we fled for help and deliverance from the king of Assyria! How then can we escape?'"

Isaiah 33:14
The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: "Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?"

Lamentations 1:9
Her uncleanness stains her skirts; she did not consider her end. Her downfall was astounding; there was no one to comfort her. Look, O LORD, on my affliction, for the enemy has triumphed!

Ezekiel 22:14
Will your courage endure or your hands be strong in the day I deal with you? I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will act.

Zephaniah 2:2, 3
before the decree takes effect and the day passes like chaff, before the burning anger of the LORD comes upon you, before the Day of the LORD's anger comes upon you. . . .

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule on their own authority; And My people love it so! But what will you do at the end of it?

King James Bible
The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it like this. But what will you do at the end of it?

International Standard Version
The prophets prophesy falsely, the priests rule by their own authority, and my people love it this way. But what will you do in the end?"

NET Bible
The prophets prophesy lies. The priests exercise power by their own authority. And my people love to have it this way. But they will not be able to help you when the time of judgment comes!
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