Jeremiah 5:31

Jeremiah chapter 5 · verse 31 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?

Context

v.30A wonderful and horrible thing is come to pass in the land:

v.31This passage

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Timothy 4:3

    For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine; but, having itching ears, will heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts;

  • Matthew 7:15

    Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves.

  • Micah 2:6

    Prophesy ye not, thusthey prophesy. They shall not prophesy to these: reproaches shall not depart.

  • Isaiah 33:14

    The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling hath seized the godless ones: Who among us can dwell with the devouring fire? who among us can dwell with everlasting burnings?

  • John 3:19

    And this is the judgment, that the light is come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their works were evil.

  • Zephaniah 2:2

    before the decree bring forth, before the day pass as the chaff, before the fierce anger of Jehovah come upon you, before the day of Jehovah’s anger come upon you.