Jer 5:31, Hos 4:9 | JFB | e4.org | 31. bear rule by their means —literally, "according to their hands," that is, under their guidance ( ). As a sample of the priests lending themselves to the deceits of the false prophets, to gain influence over the people, see . love to have it so — ( ). end thereof —the fatal issue of this sinful course when divine judgments shall come.

‏ Jeremiah 5:31

31. bear rule by their means—literally, "according to their hands," that is, under their guidance (1Ch 25:3). As a sample of the priests lending themselves to the deceits of the false prophets, to gain influence over the people, see Jer 29:24-32.

love to have it so— (Mic 2:11).

end thereof—the fatal issue of this sinful course when divine judgments shall come.

‏ Hosea 4:9

9. like people, like priest—They are one in guilt; therefore they shall be one in punishment (Isa 24:2).

reward them their doings—in homely phrase, "pay them back in their own coin" (Pr 1:31).