How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? yea, they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart;
How long shall this be in the heart of ... prophets - х nibª'eey (H5012)] - a participle, a different Hebrew form from the usual one. Translate, 'prophecy-mongers,' 'prophesiers.' 'How long,' cries Jeremiah, impatient of their impious audacity, 'shall these prophecy-mongers go on prophesying lies?' The answer is given (Jeremiah 23:29-34).