Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And to the prophets, “You must not
Prophesy illusions.
King James Version
Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
Holman Bible
and to the prophets,
“Do not prophesy the truth to us.
Tell us flattering things.
Prophesy illusions.
International Standard Version
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,
A Conservative Version
who say to the seers, Do not see, and to the prophets, Do not prophesy to us right things. Speak to us smooth things. Prophesy deceits.
American Standard Version
that say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits,
Amplified
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].
Bible in Basic English
Who say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Do not give us word of what is true, but say false things to give us pleasure:
Darby Translation
who say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things; speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits;
Julia Smith Translation
Who said to the seeing, Ye shall not see, and to the perceiving, Ye shall not perceive for us right things, speak to us smooth things, perceive delusions.
King James 2000
Who say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
Lexham Expanded Bible
who say to those who do see, "You must not see!" and to the seers, "You must not see truth for us; speak smooth things to us, see illusions,
Modern King James verseion
who say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Do not prophesy to us right things, speak to us smooth things, prophesy falsehood;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
They dare say to the Prophets, "See not," and unto them that be clear of judgment, "Tell us of nothing for to come, but speak friendly words unto us, and preach us false things.
NET Bible
They say to the visionaries, "See no more visions!" and to the seers, "Don't relate messages to us about what is right! Tell us nice things, relate deceptive messages.
New Heart English Bible
who tell the seers, "Do not see." and to the prophets, "Do not prophesy to us right things. Tell us pleasant things. Prophesy deceits.
The Emphasized Bible
Who have said to the seers, Ye must not see! To the prophets, Ye must not prophesy to us reproofs! Speak to us smooth things, Prophesy delusions:
Webster
Who say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not to us right things, speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
World English Bible
who tell the seers, "Don't see!" and to the prophets, "Don't prophesy to us right things. Tell us pleasant things. Prophesy deceits.
Youngs Literal Translation
Who have said to seers, 'Ye do not see,' And to prophets, 'Ye do not prophesy to us Straightforward things, Speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits,
Themes
Despisement » The reward for despising the word of God
Hindrances » Opposers » Seek to silence the prophets and religious leaders
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Seek to silence the prophets and religious leaders
Prophets » The jews » Often tried to make them speak smooth things
Interlinear
Ra'ah
Ra'ah
Dabar
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 30:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Rebellious People
9
That this is a rebellious people, lying sons, sons that did not desire to hear the law of the LORD:
10
And to the prophets, “You must not
Prophesy illusions.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Amos 7:13
but do not prophesy any more in Bethel: for it is the king's sanctuary, and the head of the kingdom.
Jeremiah 11:21
Therefore, thus hath the LORD said regarding the men of Anathoth that seek thy life, saying, Do not prophesy in the name of the LORD that thou not die by our hand;
Amos 2:12
But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets, saying, Do not prophesy.
Romans 16:18
For they that are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly and by smooth words and blessings deceive the hearts of the simple.
Jeremiah 23:17
They say boldly unto those that stir me to anger, The LORD hath said, Ye shall have peace; and they say unto anyone that walks after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you.
Ezekiel 13:7-10
Have ye not seen a vain vision and have ye not spoken a lying divination, whereas ye say, The LORD hath said it; albeit I have not spoken?
1 Kings 21:20
And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O my enemy? And he answered, I have found thee because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD.
1 Kings 22:8-13
And the king of Israel replied unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah, the son of Imlah, by whom we may enquire of the LORD; but I hate him, for he does not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.
1 Kings 22:27
and say, Thus hath the king said, Put this fellow in the prison and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace.
2 Chronicles 16:10
Then Asa was wroth with the seer and put him in the prison house, for he was in a rage with him because of this thing. And Asa killed some of the people at the same time.
2 Chronicles 18:7-27
And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man here, by whom we may enquire of the LORD, but I hate him, for he never prophesies good unto me, but always evil; the same is Micaiah, the son of Imla. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.
2 Chronicles 24:19-21
Yet he sent prophets to them to bring them again unto the LORD, and they testified against them, but they would not give ear.
2 Chronicles 25:16
And as the prophet was speaking these things unto him, he said unto him, Art thou appointed as the king's counsel? Forbear; why should thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare and said, I know that God has determined to destroy thee because thou hast done this and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.
Jeremiah 5:31
The prophets prophesied falsely, and the priests bore rule by their hands; and my people love to have it so. What will ye do in the end thereof?
Jeremiah 6:13-14
For from the least of them even unto the greatest of them each one is given to greed; and from the prophet even unto the priest every one deals falsely.
Jeremiah 8:10-11
Therefore I will give their wives unto others and their fields unto those that shall inherit them: for each one from the least even unto the greatest is given to greed; from the prophet even unto the priest every one deals falsely.
Jeremiah 23:26-29
How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies and that prophesy the deceit of their own heart?
Jeremiah 26:11
Then the priests and the prophets spoke unto the princes and to all the people, saying, This man is worthy to die; for he has prophesied against this city as ye have heard with your ears.
Jeremiah 26:20-23
There was also a man that prophesied in the name of the LORD, Urijah the son of Shemaiah of Kirjathjearim, who prophesied against this city and against this land according to all the words of Jeremiah:
Jeremiah 29:27
Now therefore why hast thou not reprehended Jeremiah of Anathoth, for prophesying falsely unto you?
Jeremiah 38:4
Therefore the princes said unto the king, We beseech thee, let this man be put to death: for thus he weakens the hands of the men of war that remain in this city and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words unto them; for this man does not seek the peace of this people, but the hurt.
Ezekiel 13:18-22
And say, Thus hath the Lord GOD said; Woe to the women that sew pillows to all armholes and make kerchiefs upon the head of every stature to hunt souls! Must ye hunt the souls of my people to maintain thus your own life?
Micah 2:6
Do not prophesy, they say to those that prophesy: Do not prophesy unto them that they are to understand shame.
Micah 2:11
If there is one walking in the spirit of falsehood, he shall lie, saying, I will prophesy unto thee of wine and of strong drink; he shall even be the prophet of this people.
John 7:7
The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify of it that its works are evil.
John 8:45
And because I tell you the truth, ye do not believe me.
Acts 4:17
But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them that from now on they speak to no man in this name.
Acts 5:28
saying, Did we not strictly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.
Galatians 4:16
Am I, therefore, become your enemy because I tell you the truth?
1 Thessalonians 2:15-16
who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets and have persecuted us, and they do not please God and are contrary to all men,
Revelation 11:7
And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them and shall overcome them and kill them.