16 along with the prophets of Israel who prophesy to Jerusalem, and who (A)see visions of peace for her when there is (B)no peace,’ declares the Lord God.

17 “Now you, son of man, set your face against the daughters of your people who are (C)prophesying (D)from their own [a]inspiration. Prophesy against them 18 and say, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “Woe to the women who sew magic bands on [b]all wrists and make veils for the heads of persons of every stature to (E)hunt down [c]lives! Will you hunt down the [d]lives of My people, but preserve the [e]lives of others for yourselves?

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 13:17 Lit heart
  2. Ezekiel 13:18 Lit all joints of the hand; M.T. reads of my hands
  3. Ezekiel 13:18 Or souls
  4. Ezekiel 13:18 Or souls
  5. Ezekiel 13:18 Or souls