Jeremiah 14:12-14

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¹² Even if they fast, I will not listen to their ·prayers [cry; Prov. 1:28]. Even if they offer burnt offerings [Lev. 1:1–17] and ·grain [^Lgift; tribute] offerings [Lev. 2:1] to me, I will not ·accept [be pleased with] them. Instead, I will ·destroy [finish] them [^Cthe people of Judah] with ·war [sword], ·hunger [famine], and ·terrible diseases [plagues; pestilence].”

¹³ But I said, “Oh, Lord God, the prophets keep telling the people, ‘·You will not suffer from an enemy’s [^LDo not fear] sword or from ·hunger [famine]. I, the Lord, will give you ·lasting [reliable; true] peace in this land.’”

¹⁴ Then the Lord said to me, “Those prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I did not send them or ·appoint [command] them or speak to them. They have been prophesying false visions, idolatries, worthless ·magic [divination], and ·their own wishful thinking [^Lthe deceit of their hearts; Deut. 13:1–5; 18:14–22].