Micah 2:8
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“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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“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.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“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.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And yesterday My people for an enemy doth raise himself up, From the outer garment the honourable ornament ye strip off, From the confident passers by, Ye who are turning back from war.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Micah 2:8 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 20:19I am among the peaceable and faithful in Israel, but you are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up the LORD’s inheritance?”
- 2 Chronicles 28:5So the LORD his God delivered Ahaz into the hand of the king of Aram, who attacked him and took many captives to Damascus. Ahaz was also delivered into the hand of the king of Israel, who struck him with great force.
- Psalms 55:20My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.
- Psalms 120:6Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace.
- Isaiah 9:21Manasseh devours Ephraim, and Ephraim Manasseh; together they turn against Judah. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised.
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