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Isaiah 9:15-17

15 the elders and prominent men are the head,
the prophets who teach lies are the tail.

16 Those who guide this people mislead them,
and those who are guided are led astray.

17 Therefore the Lord will take no pleasure in the young men,
nor will he pity the fatherless and widows,
for everyone is ungodly and wicked,
every mouth speaks vileness.
Yet for all this, his anger is not turned away,
his hand is still upraised.

Cross References for Isaiah 9:15-17

Revelation 21:8 - But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who pra... Click to read the verse Revelation 21:8 Click to read the verse Revelation 21:8

Ezekiel 13:22 - Because you disheartened the righteous with your lies, when I had brought them no grief, and be... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:22 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:22

2 Corinthians 11:13-15 - For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Jeremiah 5:31 - The prophets prophesy lies, the priests rule by their own authority, and my people love it this... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 5:31 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 5:31

Ephesians 4:25 - Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are a... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:25 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:25

Isaiah 28:15 - You boast, “We have entered into a covenant with death, with the grave we have made an agreemen... Click to read the verse Isaiah 28:15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 28:15

1 Kings 13:18 - The old prophet answered, “I too am a prophet, as you are. And an angel said to me by the word ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 13:18 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 13:18

Proverbs 12:22 - The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:22 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:22

Deuteronomy 13:1 - Worshiping Other Gods If a prophet, or one who foretells by dreams, appears among you and annou... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 13:1 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 13:1

Isaiah 5:13 - Therefore my people will go into exile for lack of understanding; their men of rank will die of... Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:13

Matthew 7:15 - “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are fero... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:15 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:15

Revelation 19:20 - But the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who had performed the miraculous sig... Click to read the verse Revelation 19:20 Click to read the verse Revelation 19:20

Matthew 24:24 - For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceiv... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:24 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:24

Isaiah 23:9 - The Lord Almighty planned it, to bring low the pride of all glory and to humble all who are ren... Click to read the verse Isaiah 23:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 23:9

2 Peter 2:1 - False Teachers and Their Destruction But there were also false prophets among the people, just ... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:1 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:1

Leviticus 13:29 - “If a man or woman has a sore on the head or on the chin, Click to read the verse Leviticus 13:29 Click to read the verse Leviticus 13:29

1 John 4:1 - Test the Spirits Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:1 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:1

Galatians 1:8-9 - But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to... Click to read the verse Galatians 1:8-9 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:8-9

2 Peter 2:1-3 - False Teachers and Their Destruction But there were also false prophets among the people, just ... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:1-3 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:1-3

Isaiah 3:5 - People will oppress each other— man against man, neighbor against neighbor. The young will rise... Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:5

Ezekiel 13:19 - You have profaned me among my people for a few handfuls of barley and scraps of bread. By lying... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:19 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:19

2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 - The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kin... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

Jeremiah 29:21-22 - This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says about Ahab son of Kolaiah and Zedekiah ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 29:21-22 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 29:21-22

Jeremiah 14:14-15 - Then the Lord said to me, “The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I have not sent them o... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 14:14-15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 14:14-15

1 Samuel 9:6 - But the servant replied, “Look, in this town there is a man of God; he is highly respected, and... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 9:6 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 9:6

Micah 2:11 - If a liar and deceiver comes and says, ‘I will prophesy for you plenty of wine and beer,’ he wo... Click to read the verse Micah 2:11 Click to read the verse Micah 2:11

Isaiah 29:10 - The Lord has brought over you a deep sleep: He has sealed your eyes (the prophets); he has cove... Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:10

Ezekiel 13:2 - “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who are now prophesying. Say to those who ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:2 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:2

Jeremiah 28:15-16 - Then the prophet Jeremiah said to Hananiah the prophet, “Listen, Hananiah! The Lord has not sen... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 28:15-16 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 28:15-16

Isaiah 28:17 - I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the plumb line; hail will sweep away y... Click to read the verse Isaiah 28:17 Click to read the verse Isaiah 28:17

Jeremiah 28:1 - The False Prophet Hananiah In the fifth month of that same year, the fourth year, early in the ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 28:1 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 28:1

Jeremiah 27:16 - Then I said to the priests and all these people, “This is what the Lord says: Do not listen to ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 27:16 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 27:16

Jeremiah 14:14 - Then the Lord said to me, “The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I have not sent them o... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 14:14 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 14:14

1 Kings 22:22-24 - “‘By what means?’ the Lord asked. “‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all hi... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:22-24 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:22-24

Malachi 2:9 - “So I have caused you to be despised and humiliated before all the people, because you have not... Click to read the verse Malachi 2:9 Click to read the verse Malachi 2:9

Job 22:8 - though you were a powerful man, owning land— an honored man, living on it. Click to read the verse Job 22:8 Click to read the verse Job 22:8

Zechariah 11:17 - “Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May the sword strike his arm and his rig... Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:17 Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:17

Jeremiah 23:9 - Lying Prophets Concerning the prophets: My heart is broken within me; all my bones tremble. I a... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:9 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:9

Hosea 9:8 - The prophet, along with my God, is the watchman over Ephraim, yet snares await him on all his p... Click to read the verse Hosea 9:8 Click to read the verse Hosea 9:8

Isaiah 3:2-3 - the hero and warrior, the judge and prophet, the soothsayer and elder, Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:2-3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:2-3

Jeremiah 23:14-15 - And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen something horrible: They commit adultery and li... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:14-15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:14-15

Jeremiah 23:25-27 - “I have heard what the prophets say who prophesy lies in my name. They say, ‘I had a dream! I h... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:25-27 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:25-27

2 Timothy 4:2-3 - Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with gr... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:2-3 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:2-3

Jeremiah 27:14-15 - Do not listen to the words of the prophets who say to you, ‘You will not serve the king of Baby... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 27:14-15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 27:14-15

Jeremiah 27:9-10 - So do not listen to your prophets, your diviners, your interpreters of dreams, your mediums or ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 27:9-10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 27:9-10

Ezekiel 13:1-16 - False Prophets Condemned The word of the Lord came to me: Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:1-16 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:1-16

Isaiah 43:27 - Your first father sinned; your spokesmen rebelled against me. Click to read the verse Isaiah 43:27 Click to read the verse Isaiah 43:27

1 Timothy 4:2 - Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a ho... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:2 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:2

Revelation 9:19 - The power of the horses was in their mouths and in their tails; for their tails were like snake... Click to read the verse Revelation 9:19 Click to read the verse Revelation 9:19

Zephaniah 3:4 - Her prophets are arrogant; they are treacherous men. Her priests profane the sanctuary and do v... Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:4 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:4

Jeremiah 20:6 - And you, Pashhur, and all who live in your house will go into exile to Babylon. There you will ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 20:6 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 20:6

Revelation 12:3 - Then another sign appeared in heaven: an enormous red dragon with seven heads and ten horns and... Click to read the verse Revelation 12:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 12:3