What does Jeremiah 5:31 mean?

Jeremiah 5:31 highlights themes such as false prophecy, leadership, deception when read in context.

How should I apply Jeremiah 5:31 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?

29Shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

30A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land;

31The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?

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Matthew 7:15
Jesus warns against false prophets, similar to the false prophecies in Jeremiah.
2 Peter 2:1
Peter discusses the rise of false teachers among the people.
Ezekiel 13:10
Ezekiel also addresses false prophets who mislead the people.