23-25 “Tell them, ‘God, the Master, says, This proverb’s going to have a short life!’

“Tell them, ‘Time’s about up. Every warning is about to come true. False alarms and easygoing preaching are a thing of the past in the life of Israel. I, God, am doing the speaking. What I say happens. None of what I say is on hold. What I say, I’ll do—and soon, you rebels!’ Decree of God the Master.”

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23 Say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am going to put an end to this proverb, and they will no longer quote it in Israel.’ Say to them, ‘The days are near(A) when every vision will be fulfilled.(B) 24 For there will be no more false visions or flattering divinations(C) among the people of Israel. 25 But I the Lord will speak what I will, and it shall be fulfilled without delay.(D) For in your days, you rebellious people, I will fulfill(E) whatever I say, declares the Sovereign Lord.(F)’”

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