NET

31 The prophets prophesy lies. The priests exercise power by their own authority. And my people love to have it this way. But they will not be able to help you when the time of judgment comes!

Darby

31 the prophets prophesy falsehood, and the priests rule by their means^D5200; and my people love [to have it] so. But what will ye do in the end thereof?

Darby Bible Notes

means - Lit. 'hands.'

KJV

31 The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule^K5085by their means; and my people love [to have it] so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?

KJV Bible Notes

bear rule: Or, take into their hands.

Strong's

31 The prophets^H5030 prophesy^H5012 falsely^H8267, and the priests^H3548 bear rule^H7287 by their means^H3027; and my people^H5971 love^H157 to have it so: and what will ye do^H6213 in the end^H319 thereof?