Micah 3:5
Thus saith the Lord concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.
Context
This verse from Micah Chapter 3 connects to 10 cross-references. The rulers who hate good and love evil, who eat my people's flesh, are condemned. God will not answer them when they call. The prophets who lead people astray, crying peace to those who feed them, will lose their vision. …
Other Translations
Thus saith Jehovah concerning the prophets that make my people to err; that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and whoso putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him:
Thus said Jehovah concerning the prophets Who are causing My people to err, Who are biting with their teeth, And have cried `Peace,' And he who doth not give unto their mouth, They have sanctified against him war.
This is what the Lord has said about the prophets by whom my people have been turned from the right way; who, biting with their teeth, say, Peace; and if anyone puts nothing in their mouths they make ready for war against him.
Cross References
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The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
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