This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths:
“The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them.
They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all.
“Indeed,” declares the LORD, “I am against those who prophesy false dreams and retell them to lead My people astray with
The head is the elder and honorable man, and the tail is the prophet who teaches lies.
Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that i
The conspiracy of the princes in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing its prey. They devour the people, seize the tr
Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.”
Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the h
As for the prophets: My heart is broken within me, and all my bones tremble. I have become like a drunkard, like a man o
But you have departed from the way, and your instruction has caused many to stumble. You have violated the covenant of L
Then the prophet Jeremiah said to the prophet Hananiah, “Listen, Hananiah! The LORD did not send you, but you have persu
Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they l
They suppose the dreams that they tell one another will make My people forget My name, just as their fathers forgot My n
This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says about Ahab son of Kolaiah and Zedekiah son of Maaseiah, who are
and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the women who sew magic charms on their wrists and make veils
Come, all you beasts of the field; eat greedily, all you beasts of the forest.
Youths oppress My people, and women rule over them. O My people, your guides mislead you; they turn you from your paths.
If a man of wind were to come and say falsely, “I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,” he would be just the pre