Micah 2:8

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Micah 2:8

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

But of late My people have risen up like an enemy: You strip off the splendid robe from unsuspecting passersby like men returning from battle.

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KJV

King James Version

Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.

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WEB

World English Bible

But lately my people have risen up as an enemy. You strip the robe and clothing from those who pass by without a care, returning from battle.

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ASV

American Standard Version

But of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye strip the robe from off the garment from them that pass by securely [as men] averse from war.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Micah 2

⁶ “Do not preach,” they preach. “Do not preach these things; disgrace will not overtake us.”

⁷ Should it be said, O house of Jacob, “Is the Spirit of the LORD impatient? Are these the things He does?” Do not My words bring good to him who walks uprightly?

⁸ But of late My people have risen up like an enemy: You strip off the splendid robe from unsuspecting passersby like men returning from battle.

⁹ You drive the women of My people from their pleasant homes. You take away My blessing from their children forever.

¹⁰ Arise and depart, for this is not your place of rest, because its defilement brings destruction—a grievous destruction!

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