Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Jeremiah 29:9 in English Standard Version "for it is a lie that they are prophesying to you in my name; I did not send them, declares the Lord." Jer 5:31 the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule at their direction; my people love to have it so, but what will you do when the end comes? Jer 29:31 “Send to all the exiles, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord concerning Shemaiah of Nehelam: Because Shemaiah had prophesied to you when I did not send him, and has made you trust in a lie,