1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Jeremiah 43:2 Azarias, the son of Osaias, and Johanan, the son of Caree, and all the proud men, made answer, saying, to Jeremias: Thou tellest a lie; the Lord our God hath not sent thee, saying: Go not into Egypt, to dwell there.

Proud and headstrong. (Calmet) --- Sinful people easily become worse. They are guilty of calumny, and comply not with their promise, Jeremias 42:5. (Worthington)