Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
I am against the prophets”—the Lord’s declaration—“who use their own tongues to make a declaration.
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.
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.
Amplified
Hear this, I am against the prophets,” says the Lord, “who use their [own deceitful] tongues and say, ‘Thus says the Lord.’
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, take note! I am against the prophets”
Names
Cross References
Jeremiah 23:17
They keep on saying to those who despise Me, ‘The Lord has said: You will have peace.’
2 Chronicles 18:5
So the king of Israel gathered the prophets, 400 men, and asked them, “Should we go to Ramoth-gilead for war or should I refrain?”
They replied, “March up, and God will hand it over to the king.”
2 Chronicles 18:10-12
Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah made iron horns and said, “This is what the Lord says: ‘You will gore the Arameans with these until they are finished off.’”
2 Chronicles 18:19-21
And the Lord said, ‘Who will entice Ahab king of Israel to march up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?’ So one was saying this and another was saying that.
Isaiah 30:10
and to the prophets,
“Do not prophesy the truth to us.
Tell us flattering things.
Prophesy illusions.
Micah 2:11
and invents lies:
“I will preach to you about wine and beer,”
he would be just the preacher for this people!