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?"

Ezekiel 13:6

Instead, they crafted false prophecies and divination.

Micah 2:11

Suppose a man who keeps company with a deceiving spirit prophesies like this: "Drink wine and strong drink!' Won't the people accept him as a prophet?"

Jeremiah 14:14

Then the LORD told me, "The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I didn't send them, I didn't command them, and I didn't speak to them. They're proclaiming to you false visions, worthless predictions, and the delusions of their own minds.

Deuteronomy 32:29

O, that they were wise to understand this and consider their future!

Isaiah 10:3

What will you do on the day of Judgment, in the calamity that will come from far away? To whom will you run for help, and where will you leave your wealth,

Isaiah 20:6

At that time, the inhabitants of this coastland will say, "See, this is what has happened to those on whom we counted and relied for help and deliverance from the king of Assyria! How, then, can we escape?'"

Isaiah 30:10-11

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,

Isaiah 33:14

The sinners in Zion are terrified; trembling grips the godless: "Who among us can live with the consuming fire? Who among us can live with everlasting flames?"

Jeremiah 4:30-31

You are ruined! What are you doing dressing in scarlet, putting on golden ornaments, and highlighting your eyes with makeup? You are making yourself beautiful in vain. Your lovers reject you they're out to kill you.

Jeremiah 22:22-23

The wind will shepherd all your shepherds, and your lovers will go into exile. Indeed, you will then be ashamed and humiliated because of all your wickedness.

Jeremiah 23:25-26

"I've heard what the prophets who prophesy lies in my name have said: "I had a dream; I had a dream.'

Lamentations 1:9

Uncleanness has soiled her skirts, and she gave no thought to what would follow. She fell in such a startling way, with no one to comfort her. Look, LORD, upon my affliction, because my enemy is boasting.

Lamentations 2:14

Your prophets look on your behalf; they see false and deceptive visions. They did not expose your sins in order to restore what had been captured. Instead, they crafted oracles for you that are false and misleading.

Ezekiel 22:14

Can your heart stand up to this? Can your hands remain strong when I deal with you? I, the LORD, have spoken and will fulfill this.

Micah 2:6

To those who speak out, they will declare, "Don't prophesy to anyone!' so their shame won't go away.

Micah 3:11

Her leaders judge for the money, her priests teach only when they're paid, and her prophets prophesy for cash. Even so, don't they all rely on the LORD as they ask, "The LORD is among us, is he not? Nothing bad can possibly happen to us!'

Zephaniah 2:2-3

Before the decree is carried out, before the day flies away like chaff, before the fierce anger of the LORD visits you, before the Day of the LORD's wrath surprises you,

Matthew 7:15-17

"Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are savage wolves.

John 3:19-21

And this is the basis for judgment: The light has come into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light because their actions were evil.

2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Such people are false apostles, dishonest workers who are masquerading as apostles of the Messiah.

2 Thessalonians 2:9-11

The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the power of Satan. He will use every kind of power, including miraculous signs, lying wonders,

2 Timothy 4:3-4

For the time will come when people will not tolerate healthy doctrine, but with itching ears will surround themselves with teachers who cater to their people's own desires.

2 Peter 2:1-2

Now there were false prophets among the people, just as there also will be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies and even deny the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction on themselves.

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Bible References

Prophets

Jeremiah 14:14
Then the LORD told me, "The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I didn't send them, I didn't command them, and I didn't speak to them. They're proclaiming to you false visions, worthless predictions, and the delusions of their own minds.
Jeremiah 23:25
"I've heard what the prophets who prophesy lies in my name have said: "I had a dream; I had a dream.'
Lamentations 2:14
Your prophets look on your behalf; they see false and deceptive visions. They did not expose your sins in order to restore what had been captured. Instead, they crafted oracles for you that are false and misleading.
Ezekiel 13:6
Instead, they crafted false prophecies and divination.
Micah 3:11
Her leaders judge for the money, her priests teach only when they're paid, and her prophets prophesy for cash. Even so, don't they all rely on the LORD as they ask, "The LORD is among us, is he not? Nothing bad can possibly happen to us!'
Matthew 7:15
"Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are savage wolves.
2 Corinthians 11:13
Such people are false apostles, dishonest workers who are masquerading as apostles of the Messiah.
2 Peter 2:1
Now there were false prophets among the people, just as there also will be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies and even deny the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction on themselves.

My people

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,
Micah 2:6
To those who speak out, they will declare, "Don't prophesy to anyone!' so their shame won't go away.
John 3:19
And this is the basis for judgment: The light has come into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light because their actions were evil.
2 Thessalonians 2:9
The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the power of Satan. He will use every kind of power, including miraculous signs, lying wonders,
2 Timothy 4:3
For the time will come when people will not tolerate healthy doctrine, but with itching ears will surround themselves with teachers who cater to their people's own desires.

And what

Jeremiah 4:30
You are ruined! What are you doing dressing in scarlet, putting on golden ornaments, and highlighting your eyes with makeup? You are making yourself beautiful in vain. Your lovers reject you they're out to kill you.
Jeremiah 22:22
The wind will shepherd all your shepherds, and your lovers will go into exile. Indeed, you will then be ashamed and humiliated because of all your wickedness.
Deuteronomy 32:29
O, that they were wise to understand this and consider their future!
Isaiah 10:3
What will you do on the day of Judgment, in the calamity that will come from far away? To whom will you run for help, and where will you leave your wealth,
Isaiah 20:6
At that time, the inhabitants of this coastland will say, "See, this is what has happened to those on whom we counted and relied for help and deliverance from the king of Assyria! How, then, can we escape?'"
Isaiah 33:14
The sinners in Zion are terrified; trembling grips the godless: "Who among us can live with the consuming fire? Who among us can live with everlasting flames?"
Lamentations 1:9
Uncleanness has soiled her skirts, and she gave no thought to what would follow. She fell in such a startling way, with no one to comfort her. Look, LORD, upon my affliction, because my enemy is boasting.
Ezekiel 22:14
Can your heart stand up to this? Can your hands remain strong when I deal with you? I, the LORD, have spoken and will fulfill this.
Zephaniah 2:2
Before the decree is carried out, before the day flies away like chaff, before the fierce anger of the LORD visits you, before the Day of the LORD's wrath surprises you,

General references

Proverbs 17:4
Whoever practices evil pays attention to wicked speech, and the liar listens to malicious talk.
Isaiah 59:14
I'll drive back justice, and righteousness stands at a distance; for truth has fallen in the public square, and honesty cannot enter.
Jeremiah 11:9
The LORD told me, "Conspiracy has been found among the people of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem.
Jeremiah 26:7
The priests, the prophets, and all the people listened as Jeremiah spoke these words at the LORD's Temple.
Hosea 6:10
I have seen a horrible evil in the house of Israel Ephraim's promiscuity. Israel is defiled.
Hosea 7:3
They please the king with their evil, and the princes with their dishonesty.

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