Parallel Verses
Amplified
Hear this, I am against the prophets,” says the Lord, “who use their [own deceitful] tongues and say, ‘Thus says the Lord.’
New American Standard Bible
Behold, I am against the prophets,” declares the Lord, “who use their tongues and declare, ‘The Lord declares.’
King James Version
Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He saith.
Holman Bible
I am against the prophets”—the Lord’s declaration—“who use their own tongues to make a declaration.
International Standard Version
Look, I'm against the prophets," declares the LORD, "who use their tongues to issue a declaration.
A Conservative Version
Behold, I am against the prophets, says LORD, who use their tongues, and say, He says.
American Standard Version
Behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that use their tongues, and say, He saith.
Bible in Basic English
See, I am against the prophets, says the Lord, who let their tongues say, He has said.
Darby Translation
Behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that use their tongues, and say, He hath said.
Julia Smith Translation
Behold me against the prophets, says Jehovah, taking their tongue, and they will mutter an oracle.
King James 2000
Behold, I am against the prophets, says the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He says.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Look, I [am] against the prophets," {declares} Yahweh, "who take their tongues and declare as prophets, '[Yahweh] {declares}.'
Modern King James verseion
Jehovah says, Behold, I am against the prophets who use their tongues and say, He says.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Behold, here am I, sayeth the LORD, against the prophets that take upon their tongues to speak: The LORD hath said it.
NET Bible
I, the Lord, affirm that I am opposed to those prophets who are using their own tongues to declare, 'The Lord declares.'
New Heart English Bible
Behold, I am against the prophets,' says the LORD, 'who use their tongues, and say, "He says."
The Emphasized Bible
Behold me! against the prophets, Declareth Yahweh, who presume with their tongue and declare He declareth:
Webster
Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He saith.
World English Bible
Behold, I am against the prophets, says Yahweh, who use their tongues, and say, He says.
Youngs Literal Translation
Lo, I am against the prophets, An affirmation of Jehovah, Who are making smooth their tongue, And they affirm -- an affirmation.
Themes
Dream » Instances of » False prophets pretended to receive revelations through
Opposition » Who the lord opposes
Profit » Who does not profit others
Topics
Interlinear
Nabiy'
Laqach
Lashown
Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 23:31
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Unfaithful Prophets
30 Therefore behold (hear this), I am against the [counterfeit] prophets,” says the Lord, “[I am descending on them with punishment, these prophets] who steal My words from one another [imitating the words of the true prophets]. 31 Hear this, I am against the prophets,” says the Lord, “who use their [own deceitful] tongues and say, ‘Thus says the Lord.’ 32 Hear this, I am against those who have prophesied false and made-up dreams,” says the Lord, “and have told them and have made My people err and go astray by their lies and by their reckless boasting; yet I did not send them or command them nor do they benefit and enhance [the life of] these people in the slightest way,” says the Lord.
Names
Cross References
Jeremiah 23:17
“They are continually saying to those who despise Me [and My word],
‘The Lord has said, “You will have peace”’;
And they say to everyone who walks after the stubbornness of his own heart,
‘No evil will come on you.’
2 Chronicles 18:5
Then the king of Israel assembled the prophets, four hundred men, and said to them, “Shall we go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I refrain?” And they said, “Go up, for God will hand it over to the king.”
2 Chronicles 18:10-12
Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah had made horns of iron for himself; and said, “Thus says the Lord: ‘With these you shall gore the Arameans (Syrians) until they are destroyed.’”
2 Chronicles 18:19-21
Then the Lord said, ‘Who will entice Ahab king of Israel to go up and fall [defeated] at Ramoth-gilead?’ And one said this and another said that.
Isaiah 30:10
Who say to the seers, “You must not see visions from God”;
And to the prophets, “You must not prophesy to us what is right!
Speak to us pleasant things and smooth words,
Prophesy [deceitful] illusions [that we will enjoy].
Micah 2:11
“If a man walking in a false spirit [spouting deception]
Should lie and say,
‘I will prophesy to you [O Israel] of wine and liquor (greed, sensual pleasure),’
He would be the acceptable spokesman of this people.