Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Jeremiah 29:9
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For they are falsely prophesying to you in My name; I have not sent them, declares the LORD.”
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For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD.
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For they prophesy falsely to you in my name. I have not sent them,” says the LORD.
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ASVAmerican Standard Version
For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith Jehovah.
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Jeremiah 29
7 Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.”
8 For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Do not be deceived by the prophets and diviners among you, and do not listen to the dreams you elicit from them.
9 For they are falsely prophesying to you in My name; I have not sent them, declares the LORD.”
10 For this is what the LORD says: “When Babylon’s seventy years are complete, I will attend to you and confirm My promise to restore you to this place.
11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.
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