Jeremiah 23:31
World English Bible (WEB)
Behold, I am against the prophets,” says the LORD, “who use their tongues, and say, ‘He says.’
In context
29 “Isn’t my word like fire?” says the LORD; “and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?
30 “Therefore behold, I am against the prophets,” says the LORD, “who each steal my words from his neighbor.
31 Behold, I am against the prophets,” says the LORD, “who use their tongues, and say, ‘He says.’
32 Behold, I am against those who prophesy lying dreams,” says the LORD, “who tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their vain boasting; yet I didn’t send them or command them. They don’t profit this people at all,” says the LORD.
33 “When this people, or the prophet, or a priest, asks you, saying, ‘What is the message from the LORD?’ Then you shall tell them, ‘“What message? I will cast you off,” says the LORD.’
Jeremiah 23:31 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Behold, I am against the prophets,” says the LORD, “who use their tongues, and say, ‘He says.’
- KJV King James Version
- Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He saith.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- “Yes,” declares the LORD, “I am against the prophets who wag their own tongues and proclaim, ‘The LORD declares it.’”
- ASV American Standard Version
- Behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that use their tongues, and say, He saith.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Lo, I [am] against the prophets, An affirmation of Jehovah, Who are making smooth their tongue, And they affirm — an affirmation.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that use their tongues, and say, He hath said.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He saith.