16 Thus says the Lord of hosts:
“Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you.
They make you worthless;
^aThey speak a vision of their own heart,
Not from the mouth of the Lord. ‡

17 They continually say to those who despise Me,
‘The Lord has said, ^a“You shall have peace” ’;
And to everyone who ^bwalks according to the dictates of his own heart, they say,
^c‘No evil shall come upon you.’ ” ‡

19 Behold, a ^awhirlwind of the Lord has gone forth in fury—
A violent whirlwind!
It will fall violently on the head of the wicked. ‡

20 The ^aanger of the Lord will not turn back
Until He has executed and performed the thoughts of His heart.
^bIn the latter days you will understand it perfectly. ‡