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And you have encouraged the wicked by promising them life, even though they continue in their sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Because you have disheartened the righteous falsely, although I have not grieved him, and you have encouraged the wicked, that he should not turn from his evil way to save his life,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Because you have disheartened the righteous with your lies, even though I have caused them no grief, and because you have encouraged the wicked not to turn from their evil ways to save their lives,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Because with lies you have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and you have strengthened the hands of the wicked, so that he does not turn from his wicked way to save his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Because you disheartened the righteous with falsehood when I did not cause him pain, but <i>you</i> have encouraged the wicked not to turn from his wicked way to keep him alive,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Because you disheartened the righteous with falsehood when I did not cause him grief, but have encouraged the wicked not to turn from his wicked way and preserve his life,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Because you disheartened the righteous with falsehood when I did not cause him grief, but have encouraged the wicked not to turn from his wicked way <i>and</i> preserve his life,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Because you disheartened the righteous with falsehood when I did not cause him grief, but have strengthened the hands of the wicked not to turn from his evil way <i>and</i> preserve his life,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Because you disheartened the righteous with falsehood when I did not cause him grief, but have encouraged the wicked not to turn from his wicked way and preserve his life,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Because you have disheartened the righteous person with lies (when I intended no distress), and because you have supported the wicked person so that he does not turn from his evil way to save his life,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Because you have disheartened the righteous person with lies, even though I have not caused him grief, and because you have encouraged the wicked person not to turn from his evil way to save his life, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Because with lies ye have grieved the heart of the righteous, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, and be saved alive:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They do things I would never do. They lie to good people and encourage them to do wrong, and they convince the wicked to ruin their own lives by not turning from sin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Because with lies ye have grieved the heart of the righteous, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, and be saved alive:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You have discouraged righteous people with your lies, even though I hadn't brought them any grief. You encouraged wicked people not to turn from their wicked ways to save their lives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"By your lies you discourage good people, whom I do not wish to hurt. You prevent evil people from giving up evil and saving their lives. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"'"Because you've dismayed the heart of the righteous—whom I never intended to dismay—with lies, and because you've encouraged the wicked so that he wouldn't abandon his evil behavior and by doing so live, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Because you have disheartened the righteous with your lies, even though I have caused them no grief, and because you have encouraged the wicked not to turn from their evil ways to save their lives,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />This is because you have disheartened the righteous person with lies (although I have not grieved him), and because you have encouraged the wicked person not to turn from his evil conduct and preserve his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Because with lies you have grieved the heart of the righteous, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, and be saved alive:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Because with lies you have grieved the heart of the righteous, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, and be saved alive. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Because of paining the heart of the righteous with falsehood, "" And I have not pained it, "" And strengthening the hands of the wicked, "" So as not to turn [him] back from his evil way, "" To keep him alive,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Because of paining the heart of the righteous with falsehood, And I have not pained it, And strengthening the hands of the wicked, So as not to turn back from his evil way, To keep him alive,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Because ye afflicted the heart of the just one with falsehood, and I afflicted him not; and to strengthen the hands of the evil one not to turn back from his evil way, to preserve him alive.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Because with lies you have made the heart of the just to mourn, whom I have not made sorrowful: and have strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his evil way, and live. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For by deception you have caused the heart of the just to grieve, whom I would not sadden. And I have strengthened the hands of the impious, so that he would not be turned back from his evil way and live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Because you discourage the righteous with lies when I did not want them to be distressed, and encourage the wicked so they do not turn from their evil ways and save their lives,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Because you have disheartened the righteous falsely, although I have not disheartened them, and you have encouraged the wicked not to turn from their wicked way and save their lives;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Because with lies you have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sorrowful; and you have strengthened the hands of the wicked, so that they did not return from their wicked ways and live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because you struck the heart of the Righteous One with lies, and I have not made him sad, and you have held the hands of the evil that they would not turn from their evil ways and live<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Because with lies ye have cowed the heart of the righteous, when I have not grieved him; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, that he be saved alive;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Because ye have perverted the heart of the righteous, whereas I perverted him not, and <i>that</i> in order to strengthen the hands of the wicked, that he should not at all turn from his evil way and live:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=3078" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/13.htm">The False Prophetesses</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>I will also tear off your veils and deliver My people from your hands, so that they will no longer be prey in your hands. Then you will know that I am the LORD. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3282.htm" title="3282: ya·‘an (Adv) -- From an unused root meaning to pay attention; properly, heed; by implication, purpose; used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause.">Because</a> <a href="/hebrew/3512.htm" title="3512: haḵ·’ō·wṯ (V-Hifil-Inf) -- To be disheartened or timid. A primitive root; to despond: causatively, to deject.">you have disheartened</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ- (N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dîq (Adj-ms) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">the righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/8267.htm" title="8267: še·qer (N-ms) -- Deception, disappointment, falsehood. From shaqar; an untruth; by implication, a sham.">with your lies,</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: wa·’ă·nî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">even though I</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3510.htm" title="3510: hiḵ·’aḇ·tîw (V-Hifil-Perf-1cs:: 3ms) -- To be in pain. A primitive root; properly, to feel pain; by implication, to grieve; figuratively, to spoil.">have caused them no grief,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: ū·lə·ḥaz·zêq (Conj-w, Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">and because you have encouraged</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yə·ḏê (N-fdc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: hā·rā‘ (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">the wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/1115.htm" title="1115: lə·ḇil·tî- (Prep-l) -- Constructive feminine of balah; properly, a failure of, i.e. not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until, etc.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: šūḇ (V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">to turn</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rā·šā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">from their evil</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: mid·dar·kōw (Prep-m:: N-csc:: 3ms) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">ways</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: lə·ha·ḥă·yō·ṯōw (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf:: 3ms) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">to save their lives,</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>therefore you will no longer see false visions or practice divination. I will deliver My people from your hands. Then you will know that I am the LORD.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-14.htm">Jeremiah 23:14</a></span><br />And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to Me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-17.htm">Jeremiah 23:17</a></span><br />They keep saying to those who despise Me, ‘The LORD says that you will have peace,’ and to everyone who walks in the stubbornness of his own heart, ‘No harm will come to you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/6-14.htm">Jeremiah 6:14</a></span><br />They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/8-11.htm">Jeremiah 8:11</a></span><br />They dress the wound of the daughter of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-20.htm">Isaiah 5:20</a></span><br />Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-10.htm">Isaiah 30:10</a></span><br />They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/3-5.htm">Micah 3:5</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/10-2.htm">Zechariah 10:2</a></span><br />For idols speak deceit and diviners see illusions; they tell false dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore the people wander like sheep, oppressed for lack of a shepherd.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a></span><br />Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-11.htm">Matthew 24:11</a></span><br />and many false prophets will arise and deceive many.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a></span><br />For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a></span><br />Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">2 Peter 2:18</a></span><br />With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a></span><br />Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">2 Timothy 4:3-4</a></span><br />For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Because with lies you have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life:</p><p class="hdg">with lies</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/9-4.htm">Ezekiel 9:4</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/4-10.htm">Jeremiah 4:10</a></b></br> Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! surely thou hast greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall have peace; whereas the sword reacheth unto the soul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/14-13.htm">Jeremiah 14:13-17</a></b></br> Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, the prophets say unto them, Ye shall not see the sword, neither shall ye have famine; but I will give you assured peace in this place… </p><p class="hdg">and strengthened</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/23-14.htm">Jeremiah 23:14</a></b></br> I have seen also in the prophets of Jerusalem an horrible thing: they commit adultery, and walk in lies: they strengthen also the hands of evildoers, that none doth return from his wickedness: they are all of them unto me as Sodom, and the inhabitants thereof as Gomorrah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/27-14.htm">Jeremiah 27:14-17</a></b></br> Therefore hearken not unto the words of the prophets that speak unto you, saying, Ye shall not serve the king of Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/28-16.htm">Jeremiah 28:16</a></b></br> Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will cast thee from off the face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because thou hast taught rebellion against the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">by promising him life.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/13-16.htm">Ezekiel 13:16</a></b></br> <i>To wit</i>, the prophets of Israel which prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and which see visions of peace for her, and <i>there is</i> no peace, saith the Lord GOD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/3-4.htm">Genesis 3:4,5</a></b></br> And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/6-14.htm">Jeremiah 6:14</a></b></br> They have healed also the hurt <i>of the daughter</i> of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when <i>there is</i> no peace.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/13-19.htm">Alive</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-13.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/daniel/11-30.htm">Cowed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-23.htm">Disheartened</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-7.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-2.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-19.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-8.htm">False.</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-8.htm">Falsehood</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Falsely</a> <a href="/ezekiel/2-10.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-10.htm">Grieved</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-21.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-17.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-9.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-18.htm">Order</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-51.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-29.htm">Pained</a> <a href="/job/15-20.htm">Paining</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-13.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-42.htm">Promising</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-21.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-4.htm">Sad</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-21.htm">Save</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-21.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-13.htm">Strengthening</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-24.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-16.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-21.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-27.htm">Way</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-16.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-2.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-16.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/18-27.htm">Alive</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-23.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/daniel/11-30.htm">Cowed</a> <a href="/daniel/11-30.htm">Disheartened</a> <a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-15.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-21.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-3.htm">False.</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-29.htm">Falsehood</a> <a href="/daniel/11-23.htm">Falsely</a> <a href="/ezekiel/19-1.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/daniel/7-15.htm">Grieved</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-11.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-3.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-29.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-5.htm">Order</a> <a href="/ezekiel/26-15.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/ezekiel/30-16.htm">Pained</a> <a href="/ezekiel/28-24.htm">Paining</a> <a href="/micah/6-14.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-19.htm">Promising</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-51.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/daniel/1-10.htm">Sad</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-23.htm">Save</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-5.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-49.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-9.htm">Strengthening</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-8.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-6.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-51.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-22.htm">Way</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-23.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-3.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-6.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/13-1.htm">The reproof of false prophets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">and their untempered mortar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/13-17.htm">Of prophecies and their pillows</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The righteous, those who sought to follow God's commandments, were discouraged by the deceitful messages. In the context of Ezekiel's time, these false prophets claimed to speak for God but instead spread falsehoods that led the people away from true worship and obedience. This reflects a broader biblical theme where false teachings are condemned (<a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Jeremiah 23:16-17</a>, <a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a>). The disheartening of the righteous can be seen as a direct attack on the community's spiritual health, undermining their faith and trust in God.<p><b>even though I have caused them no grief</b><br>God emphasizes that the grief experienced by the righteous was not from Him but from the lies of the false prophets. This distinction is crucial, as it highlights God's character as just and loving, not desiring to bring unnecessary suffering to His people. Theologically, this aligns with the understanding that God allows trials for growth and discipline (<a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Hebrews 12:5-11</a>) but does not cause harm through deceit. It underscores the importance of discerning God's true voice amidst falsehoods.<p><b>and because you have encouraged the wicked not to turn from their evil ways to save their lives</b><br>The false prophets not only discouraged the righteous but also emboldened the wicked by failing to call them to repentance. This failure to warn the wicked is a serious offense, as it leaves them in their sin, ultimately leading to their destruction. The call to repentance is a consistent biblical theme (<a href="/isaiah/55-7.htm">Isaiah 55:7</a>, <a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Acts 3:19</a>), and the role of a true prophet is to guide people back to God. By neglecting this duty, the false prophets contributed to the spiritual and moral decay of the nation. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament call to repentance and salvation through Jesus Christ (<a href="/luke/5-32.htm">Luke 5:32</a>), emphasizing the life-saving importance of turning from sin.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a></b><br>A prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites during their exile in Babylon. He is known for his vivid visions and symbolic acts.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/f/false_prophets.htm">False Prophets</a></b><br>Individuals in Israel who claimed to speak for God but delivered messages that were contrary to His will, leading the people astray.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>Those who strive to live according to God's commandments and seek His truth.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>Individuals who live in opposition to God's laws and engage in sinful behaviors.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom Ezekiel was sent, specifically during a time of exile and judgment due to their disobedience to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a></b><br>Believers must be vigilant and discerning about whom they listen to and follow, ensuring that their leaders are aligned with God's truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_lies.htm">The Impact of Lies</a></b><br>False teachings can dishearten the righteous and lead them away from God's path. It is crucial to uphold truth to encourage and strengthen the faithful.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouraging_repentance.htm">Encouraging Repentance</a></b><br>True prophetic messages should lead the wicked to repentance, not comfort them in their sin. Believers are called to speak truth that leads to life transformation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responsibility_of_the_righteous.htm">Responsibility of the Righteous</a></b><br>The righteous have a responsibility to seek God's truth and not be swayed by falsehoods, maintaining their faith and integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_mercy.htm">God's Justice and Mercy</a></b><br>God desires that the wicked turn from their ways and live. His messages through true prophets are both a warning and an invitation to repentance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_prosperity.htm">What defines individualism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_thessalonian_church_important.htm">Why label evil as good and good as evil?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_ezekiel_22_31_with_god's_mercy.htm">How can readers harmonize the severe judgment in Ezekiel 22:31 with passages in other books that emphasize God's mercy and willingness to forgive?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_malachi_4_3's_fulfillment.htm">Has there been any historical or archaeological evidence to support the fulfillment of Malachi 4:3, where the righteous literally tread on the ashes of the wicked?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Because with lies</span>, etc. What specially stirred Ezekiel's indignation was taut the false prophetesses saddened the hearts of the righteous (of those who looked to him and Jeremiah for guidance) with prophecies of evil and deluded the evil door by false hopes, so that he should not turn from his evil way and live. <span class="cmt_word">For by promising him life,</span> read, with the LXX., Vulgate, and Luther and the Revised Version, <span class="accented">that he should live</span>, as he would do, if he turned from his wickedness (<a href="/ezekiel/3-21.htm">Ezekiel 3:21</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/18-9.htm">Ezekiel 18:9, 17</a>). <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Because</span><br /><span class="heb">יַ֣עַן</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘an)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3282.htm">Strong's 3282: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heed, purpose, to indicate the reason, cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you have disheartened</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכְא֤וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(haḵ·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3512.htm">Strong's 3512: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be disheartened or timid</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the righteous</span><br /><span class="heb">צַדִּיק֙</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with your lies,</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֔קֶר</span> <span class="translit">(še·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8267.htm">Strong's 8267: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deception, disappointment, falsehood</span><br /><br /><span class="word">even though I</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲנִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have caused them no grief,</span><br /><span class="heb">הִכְאַבְתִּ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(hiḵ·’aḇ·tîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3510.htm">Strong's 3510: </a> </span><span class="str2">To feel pain, to grieve, to spoil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and because you have encouraged</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְחַזֵּק֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·ḥaz·zêq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the wicked</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרָ֖ע</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">not</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבִלְתִּי־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇil·tî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1115.htm">Strong's 1115: </a> </span><span class="str2">A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to turn</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁ֛וּב</span> <span class="translit">(šūḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from their evil</span><br /><span class="heb">רָשָׁ֔ע</span> <span class="translit">(rā·šā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ways</span><br /><span class="heb">מִדַּרְכּ֥וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(mid·dar·kōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to save their lives,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהַחֲיֹתֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ha·ḥă·yō·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> </span><span class="str2">To live, to revive</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Ezekiel 13:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Ezekiel 13:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Ezekiel 13:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Ezekiel 13:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Ezekiel 13:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Ezekiel 13:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Ezekiel 13:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Ezekiel 13:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Ezekiel 13:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Ezekiel 13:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/13-22.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 13:22 Because with lies you have grieved (Ezek. 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