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Micah 7:3-5
1599 Geneva Bible
Micah 7:3-5
1599 Geneva Bible
3 To make good for the evil of their hands, the prince asked, and the judge judgeth for a reward: therefore the [a]great man he speaketh out the corruption of his soul: so [b]they wrapped it up.
4 The best of them is as [c]a brier, and the most righteous of them is sharper than a thorn-hedge: the day of [d]thy watchmen and thy visitation cometh: then shall be their confusion.
5 Trust ye not in a friend, neither put ye confidence in a counselor: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
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- Micah 7:3 That is, the rich man that is able to give money, abstaineth from no wickedness nor injury.
- Micah 7:3 These men agree among themselves and conspire with one consent to do evil.
- Micah 7:4 They that are of most estimation and are counted most honest among them, are but thorns and briers to prick.
- Micah 7:4 Meaning of the Prophets and governors.
Micah 7:3-5
New International Version
Micah 7:3-5
New International Version
3 Both hands are skilled in doing evil;(A)
the ruler demands gifts,
the judge accepts bribes,(B)
the powerful dictate what they desire—
they all conspire together.
4 The best of them is like a brier,(C)
the most upright worse than a thorn(D) hedge.
The day God visits you has come,
the day your watchmen sound the alarm.
Now is the time of your confusion.(E)
5 Do not trust a neighbor;
put no confidence in a friend.(F)
Even with the woman who lies in your embrace
guard the words of your lips.
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