³² Indeed, I am against those who prophesy false dreams,^(A)” declares the Lord. “They tell them and lead my people astray^(B) with their reckless lies,^(C) yet I did not send^(D) or appoint them. They do not benefit^(E) these people in the least,” declares the Lord.

³¹ “Send this message to all the exiles: ‘This is what the Lord says about Shemaiah^(A) the Nehelamite: Because Shemaiah has prophesied to you, even though I did not send^(B) him, and has persuaded you to trust in lies,

⁶ Their visions are false^(A) and their divinations a lie. Even though the Lord has not sent^(B) them, they say, “The Lord declares,” and expect him to fulfill their words.^(C)