Micah 5:6-8

Contemporary English Version

^6 (A) whose strong army will defeat
    the nation of Assyria.^[a]
Yes, our leaders will rescue us,
if those Assyrians
    dare to invade our land.

⁷ A few of Jacob's descendants
survived and are scattered
    among the nations.
But the Lord will let them
cover the earth like dew and rain
    that refreshes the soil.
⁸ At present they are scattered,
    but later they will attack,
as though they were fierce lions
    pouncing on sheep.
Their enemies will be torn
to shreds,
    with no one to save them;