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Jeremiah 5:31

New International Version

31 The prophets prophesy lies, the priests rule by their own authority, and my people love it this way. But what will you do in the end?

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American Standard Version

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?

Christian Standard Bible

The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it like this. But what will you do at the end of it?

English Standard Version

the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule at their direction; my people love to have it so, but what will you do when the end comes?

King James Version

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?

New American Standard Bible

The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule on their own authority; And My people love it this way! But what will you do when the end comes?

New King James Version

The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. But what will you do in the end?

New Living Translation

the prophets give false prophecies, and the priests rule with an iron hand. Worse yet, my people like it that way! But what will you do when the end comes?

World English Bible

The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority; and my people love to have it so. What will you do in the end of it?