Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

"Look, you're trusting in deceptive words that cannot benefit.

New American Standard Bible

“Behold, you are trusting in deceptive words to no avail.

King James Version

Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.

Holman Bible

But look, you keep trusting in deceitful words that cannot help.

A Conservative Version

Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.

American Standard Version

Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.

Amplified

“Behold, you are trusting in deceptive and useless words that bring no benefit.

Bible in Basic English

See, you put your faith in false words which are of no profit.

Darby Translation

Behold, ye confide in words of falsehood that cannot profit.

Julia Smith Translation

Behold, you trusting to yourselves upon words of falsehood not to receive profit.

King James 2000

Behold, you trust in lying words, that cannot profit.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Look, you [are] relying for yourselves on {deceitful words} without benefiting.

Modern King James verseion

Behold, you trust in lying words that cannot do any good.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But take heed: ye trust in counsels that beguile you and do you no good.

NET Bible

"'But just look at you! You are putting your confidence in a false belief that will not deliver you.

New Heart English Bible

Behold, you trust in lying words, that can't profit.

The Emphasized Bible

Lo! ye, on your part, are trusting in false words, - To no profit!

Webster

Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.

World English Bible

Behold, you trust in lying words, that can't profit.

Youngs Literal Translation

Lo, ye are trusting for yourselves On the words of falsehood, so as not to profit.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
בּטח 
Batach 
Usage: 120

in lying
שׁקר 
Sheqer 
Usage: 113

דּבר 
Dabar 
Usage: 1438

References

Fausets

Hastings

Context Readings

Jeremiah's Proclamation At The Gate Of The House Of Yahweh

7 then I'll let you dwell in this land, the land that I gave to your ancestors forever and ever. 8 "Look, you're trusting in deceptive words that cannot benefit. 9 Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear by false gods, burn incense to Baal, follow other gods that you don't know,


Cross References

Jeremiah 7:4

"Change your ways and your deeds, and I'll let you live in this place. Don't trust deceptive words like these, and say, "The Temple of the LORD, the Temple of the LORD, the Temple of the LORD,'

Isaiah 28:15

Because you said: "We have entered into a covenant with death, and we have an agreement with Sheol, so when the overwhelming scourge makes its choice, it cannot reach us, since we have made lies our refuge and have concealed ourselves inside falsehood,'

Isaiah 30:10

They say to the seers, "Don't see visions,' and to the prophets, "Don't give us visions of what is right! Instead, tell us welcome things, prophesy illusions,

Jeremiah 4:10

Then I replied, "Ah, Lord GOD, you have completely deceived this people and Jerusalem when you said, "You will have peace,' while the sword is at their throat!"

Jeremiah 5:31

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?"

Jeremiah 8:10

Therefore, I'll give their wives to others, and their fields to new owners. Indeed, from the least important to the most important, they're all greedy for dishonest gain. From prophet to priest, they all act deceitfully.

Jeremiah 14:13-14

Then I said, "Ah, Lord GOD, look! The prophets are saying to them, "You won't see the sword and you won't experience famine. Rather, I'll give you lasting peace in this place.'"

Jeremiah 23:14-16

Among the prophets of Jerusalem I saw a horrible thing, for they commit adultery and live a lie. They strengthen the hands of those who do evil, so that no one repents of his evil. All of them are like Sodom to me, and her residents like Gomorrah."

Jeremiah 23:26

How long will this go on? Is there anything in the hearts of the prophets who prophesy lies, and who prophesy from the deceit that is in their hearts?

Jeremiah 23:32

Look, I'm against those who prophesy based on false dreams," declares the LORD, "and relate them and lead my people astray with their lies and their recklessness. I didn't send them; I didn't command them, and they provide no benefit at all to these people," declares the LORD.

Ezekiel 13:6-16

Instead, they crafted false prophecies and divination.

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