28 The prophet who has only a dream should recount the dream, but the one who has My word should speak My word truthfully, for what is straw compared to grain? ” — this is the Lord’s declaration.
29 “Is not My word like fire” — this is the Lord’s declaration — “and like a hammer that pulverizes rock?
30 Therefore, take note! I am against the prophets” — the Lord’s declaration — “who steal My words from each other.
31 I am against the prophets” — the Lord’s declaration — “who use their own tongues to make a declaration.
32 I am against those who prophesy false dreams” — the Lord’s declaration — “telling them and leading My people astray with their falsehoods and their boasting. It was not I who sent or commanded them, and they are of no benefit at all to these people” — this is the Lord’s declaration.
33 “Now when these people or a prophet or a priest asks you, ‘What is the burden of the Lord? ’ you will respond to them: What is the burden? I will throw you away” — this is the Lord’s declaration.
34 “As for the prophet, priest, or people who say, ‘The burden of the Lord,’ I will punish that man and his household.