Jeremiah 23:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
Thus says the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD.
Jeremiah 23:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they teach you vanity; they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of Jehovah.
Jeremiah 23:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD.
Jeremiah 23:16 (BSB)
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What does Jeremiah 23:16 say?
Jeremiah 23:16 in modern King James wording reads: "Thus says the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD."
Where is Jeremiah 23:16 found in the Bible?
Jeremiah 23:16 is verse 16 of chapter 23 of the book of Jeremiah, in the Old Testament. Jeremiah has 52 chapters.
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