Parallel Verses

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;

New American Standard Bible

Who say to the seers, “You must not see visions”;
And to the prophets, “You must not prophesy to us what is right,
Speak to us pleasant words,
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

They say to the seers, “Do not see,”
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 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,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
to the seers
ראה 
Ra'ah 
Usage: 1308

See
ראה 
Ra'ah 
Usage: 1308

not and to the prophets
חזה 
Chozeh 
Usage: 18

חזה 
Chazah 
Usage: 54

not unto us right things
נכחה 
N@kochah 
Usage: 4

דּבר 
Dabar 
Usage: 1142

חזה 
Chazah 
Usage: 54

References

Context Readings

A Rebellious People

9 that this is a rebellious people, lying sons. They are sons who will not hear the Law of Jehovah; 10 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; 11 go out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us.



Cross References

Amos 7:13

But do not prophesy again any more at Bethel; for it is the king's temple, and it is the king's royal house.

Jeremiah 11:21

Therefore so says Jehovah of the men of Anathoth, who seek your life, saying, Do not prophesy in the name of Jehovah, that you do not die by our hand.

Amos 2:12

But you gave the Nazarites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets, saying, Do not prophesy.

Romans 16:18

For they who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches they deceive the hearts of the simple.

Jeremiah 23:17

They still say to those who despise Me, Jehovah has said, You shall have peace! And they say to everyone who walks after the stubbornness of his own heart, No evil shall come on you!

Ezekiel 13:7-10

Did you not see a vain vision, and speak a lying divination? Yet you say, Jehovah says; although I have not spoken?

1 Kings 21:20

And Ahab said to Elijah, Have you found me, O my enemy? And he answered, I have found you because you have sold yourself to work evil in the sight of Jehovah.

1 Kings 22:8-13

And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, There is still one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of Jehovah. 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, So says the king, Put this one in the prison and feed him with bread of affliction and the water of affliction, until I come in peace.

2 Chronicles 16:10

And Asa was angry with the seer and put him in a prison-house. For he was in a rage with him because of this. And Asa oppressed some of the people at that time.

2 Chronicles 18:7-27

And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of Jehovah. But I hate him, for he never prophesied good to 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 to Jehovah. And they testified against them. But they would not listen.

2 Chronicles 25:16

And it happened as he talked with him, the king said to him, Have we made you of the king's counsel? Stop! Why should you be stricken? And the prophet stopped. And he said, I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and have not listened to my counsel.

Jeremiah 5:31

The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so, and what will you do at the end of it?

Jeremiah 6:13-14

For everyone from the least of them even to the greatest of them cuts off a profit; and from the prophet even to the priest everyone deals falsely.

Jeremiah 8:10-11

Therefore I will give their wives to others, and their fields to those who shall inherit them, for everyone from the least even to the greatest cuts off a profit. From the prophet even to the priest everyone deals falsely.

Jeremiah 23:26-29

How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets who prophesy lies? But they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart,

Jeremiah 26:11

And the priests and the prophets spoke to the rulers and to all the people, saying, Let a death sentence be for this man, for he has prophesied against this city, as you have heard with your ears.

Jeremiah 26:20-23

And there was also a man who prophesied in the name of Jehovah, Urijah the son of Shemaiah of Kirjath-jearim, who prophesied against this city and against this land according to all the words of Jeremiah.

Jeremiah 29:27

Now therefore why have you not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, who prophesies to you?

Jeremiah 38:4

And the rulers said to the king, Please let this man be put to death. For in this way he weakens the hands of the men of war who remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words to them. For this man does not seek the good of this people, but the hurt.

Ezekiel 13:18-22

and say, So says the Lord Jehovah: Woe to those sewing bands to all joints of my hands, and make long veils for the head of every man of stature, to hunt souls! Will you hunt the souls of My people, and will you save alive the souls for yourselves?

Micah 2:6

Do not drop words as they drop! They shall not drop words about these; they shall not draw back reproaches.

Micah 2:11

If a man walks with wind and lies falsely, saying, I will drop words to you for wine and for strong drink, he shall even be a dropper of words for 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, you do not believe Me.

Acts 4:17

But, so that it spread no further among the people, let us strictly threaten them, that they speak to no man in this name from now on.

Acts 5:28

saying, Did we not strictly command you that you not teach in this name? And behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine and intend to bring this man's blood on us.

Galatians 4:16

So then did I become your enemy speaking to you the truth?

1 Thessalonians 2:15-16

who both killed the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, also driving us out and they do not please God and being contrary to all men,

Revelation 11:7

And when they complete their testimony, the beast coming up out of the abyss will make war against them and will overcome them and kill them.

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