29. Isn’t my word like fireand like a hammer that shatters rock?declares the Lord.
30. Therefore, I’m against the prophetswho steal my words from each other,declares the Lord.
31. I’m against the prophetswho carelessly deliver oracles,declares the Lord.
32. I’m against the prophets who dream up liesand then proclaim them,declares the Lord.With their reckless lies,they lead my people astray.I didn’t send them;I didn’t commission them.They are completely useless to these people,declares the Lord.
33. When these people or a prophet or a priest asks you, "What is the Lord’s message?" say to them, "What message? I will cast you off, declares the Lord."
34. I will punish anyone, including prophet or priest, who says, "This is the Lord’s message."