Jeremiah 23:31-33

International Children’s Bible

³¹ I am against the false prophets,” says the Lord. “They use their own words and pretend it is a message from me. ³² I am against the prophets who prophesy false dreams,” says the Lord. “They mislead my people with their lies and false teachings! I did not send those prophets to teach the people. I never commanded them to do anything for me. They can’t help the people of Judah at all,” says the Lord.

The Sad Message from the Lord

³³ “The people of Judah, a prophet or a priest may ask you: ‘Jeremiah, what is the message from the Lord?’ You will answer them and say, ‘You are a heavy load to the Lord. And I will throw down this heavy load, says the Lord!’