Jeremiah 23:21

Lying Prophets

20The anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this clearly. 21I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. 22But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and deeds.”

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Berean Standard Bible
I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied.
American Standard Version (1901)
I sent not these prophets, yet they ran: I spake not unto them, yet they prophesied.
Bible in Basic English
I did not send these prophets, but they went running: I said nothing to them, but they gave out the prophet's word.
Douay-Rheims 1899
I did not send prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.
Free Bible Version
I didn't send these prophets, but they run to deliver their messages. I didn't tell them to say anything, but they still go on prophesying.
Geneva Bible 1599
I haue not sent these prophets, sayth the Lord, yet they ranne; I haue not spoken to them, and yet they prophecied.
King James (Authorized) Version
I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.
Translation for Translators
Yahweh also says, “I have not appointed those prophets, but they run around telling people their messages. I did not speak to them, but they continue to prophesy.
Unlocked Literal Bible
I did not send out these prophets. They just appeared. I did not proclaim anything to them, but they have still prophesied.
Noah Webster Bible
I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.
World English Bible
I didn’t send these prophets, yet they ran. I didn’t speak to them, yet they prophesied.
Young's Literal Translation
I have not sent the prophets, and they have run, I have not spoken unto them, and they have prophesied.