New International Reader's Version

Zechariah 13:3-6 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

3. Some people might still prophesy. But their own fathers and mothers will speak to them. They will tell them, 'You must die. You have told lies in the Lord's name.' When they prophesy, their own parents will stab them.

4. "At that time every prophet will be ashamed of his vision. He will no longer pretend to be a true prophet. He will not put on clothes that are made out of hair in order to trick people.

5. In fact, he will say, 'I'm not really a prophet. I'm a farmer. I've farmed the land since I was young.'

6. Suppose someone asks him, 'What are those wounds on your body?' Then he will answer, 'I was given these wounds at the house of my friends.'