So Ahab called in the prophets, about four hundred of them, and asked them, "Should I go and attack Ramoth, or not?" "Attack it," they answered. "The Lord will give you victory."

All the other prophets said the same thing. "March against Ramoth and you will win," they said. "The LORD will give you victory."

When he appeared before King Ahab, the king asked him, "Micaiah, should King Jehoshaphat and I go and attack Ramoth, or not?" "Attack!" Micaiah answered. "Of course you'll win. The LORD will give you victory."

The LORD said, "I did not send these prophets, but even so they went. I did not give them any message, but still they spoke in my name.

If they had known my secret thoughts, then they could have proclaimed my message to my people and could have made them give up the evil lives they live and the wicked things they do.

Listen to what I, the LORD, say! I am against the prophets who tell their dreams that are full of lies. They tell these dreams and lead my people astray with their lies and their boasting. I did not send them or order them to go, and they are of no help at all to the people. I, the LORD, have spoken."

The LORD your God takes care of this land and watches over it throughout the year.

The LORD watches over those who obey him, those who trust in his constant love.

May our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus prepare the way for us to come to you!