The best of them is like a (A)thorn bush,
The most upright like a (B)thorn hedge.
The day [a]when you post your watchmen,
Your (C)punishment is coming.
Then their (D)confusion will occur.
Do not (E)trust in a neighbor;
Do not have confidence in a close friend.
Guard [b]your lips
From her who lies [c]in your arms.
For (F)son disavows father,
Daughter rises up against her mother,
Daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law;
(G)A person’s enemies are the people of his own household.

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Footnotes

  1. Micah 7:4 Lit of your
  2. Micah 7:5 Lit the openings of your mouth
  3. Micah 7:5 Lit on your chest

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