Add parallel Print Page Options

10 Arise and go;
    for this is no place to rest,
because of uncleanness that destroys
    with a grievous destruction.[a]
11 If someone were to go about uttering empty falsehoods,
    saying, ‘I will preach to you of wine and strong drink’,
    such a one would be the preacher for this people!

A Promise for the Remnant of Israel

12 I will surely gather all of you, O Jacob,
    I will gather the survivors of Israel;
I will set them together
    like sheep in a fold,
like a flock in its pasture;
    it will resound with people.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Micah 2:10 Meaning of Heb uncertain

10 Get up, go away!
    For this is not your resting place,(A)
because it is defiled,(B)
    it is ruined, beyond all remedy.
11 If a liar and deceiver(C) comes and says,
    ‘I will prophesy for you plenty of wine and beer,’(D)
    that would be just the prophet for this people!(E)

Deliverance Promised

12 “I will surely gather all of you, Jacob;
    I will surely bring together the remnant(F) of Israel.
I will bring them together like sheep in a pen,
    like a flock in its pasture;
    the place will throng with people.(G)

Read full chapter