12 Though they fast, I will not hear their cry, (A)and though they offer burnt offering and grain offering, I will not accept them. But I will consume them (B)by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence.”

Lying Prophets

13 Then I said: “Ah, Lord God, behold, the prophets (C)say to them, ‘You shall not see the sword, nor shall you have famine, but I will give you assured peace in this place.’” 14 And the Lord said to me: “The (D)prophets are prophesying lies in my name. (E)I did not send them, nor did I command them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a lying vision, (F)worthless divination, and (G)the deceit of their own minds.

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