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This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths:
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Thus says Yahweh concerning the prophets who lead my people astray; for those who feed their teeth, they proclaim, “Peace!” and whoever doesn’t provide for their mouths, they prepare war against him:
World English Bible (WEB)
Thus saith{H559}{(H8804)} the LORD{H3068} concerning the prophets{H5030} that make my people{H5971} err{H8582}{(H8688)}, that bite{H5391}{(H8802)} with their teeth{H8127}, and cry{H7121}{(H8804)}, Peace{H7965}; and he that putteth{H5414}{(H8799)} not into their mouths{H6310}, they even prepare{H6942}{(H8765)} war{H4421} against him.
Strong's King James
This is what יהוה (Yahweh) says about the prophets who lead my people to wander astray,
"They shout, "Shalom-Peace!"
But to Him who gives nothing to their mouths,
It's set apart holy war.
The F.O.G
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.
Young's Literal Translation
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