16 those prophets of Israel who prophesied to Jerusalem and saw a vision of peace for her when there was no peace.”(A) This is the declaration of the Lord God.’

17 “Now you, son of man, face[a] the women among your people who prophesy(B) out of their own imagination, and prophesy against them.(C) 18 Say, ‘This is what the Lord God says: Woe to the women who sew magic bands on the wrist of every hand and who make veils for the heads of people of every size in order to ensnare lives. Will you ensnare the lives of my people but preserve your own?(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 13:17 Lit set your face

16 those prophets of Israel who prophesied to Jerusalem and saw visions of peace for her when there was no peace, declares the Sovereign Lord.(A)”’

17 “Now, son of man, set your face(B) against the daughters(C) of your people who prophesy out of their own imagination. Prophesy against them(D) 18 and say, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Woe to the women who sew magic charms on all their wrists and make veils of various lengths for their heads in order to ensnare people. Will you ensnare the lives of my people but preserve your own?

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