10 They open their mouths against me
and strike my cheeks with contempt;(A)
they join themselves together against me.

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10 People open their mouths(A) to jeer at me;(B)
    they strike my cheek(C) in scorn
    and unite together against me.(D)

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From Defeated Ruler to Conquering King

Now, daughter who is under attack,
you slash yourself in grief;
a siege is set against us!
They are striking the judge(A) of Israel
on the cheek with a rod.

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A Promised Ruler From Bethlehem

[a]Marshal your troops now, city of troops,
    for a siege is laid against us.
They will strike Israel’s ruler
    on the cheek(A) with a rod.

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Footnotes

  1. Micah 5:1 In Hebrew texts 5:1 is numbered 4:14, and 5:2-15 is numbered 5:1-14.