Micah 2:7
Shall it be said, O house of Jacob, Is the Spirit of Jehovah straitened? are these his doings? Do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?
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In Context
6Prophesy ye not, thus they prophesy. They shall not prophesy to these: reproaches shall not depart.
Cross References
Psalms 15:2He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, And speaketh truth in his heart;
Psalms 19:7The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalms 119:65Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according unto thy word.
Psalms 119:92Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
Proverbs 2:7He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to them that walk in integrity;
Proverbs 10:29The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
Matthew Henry on Micah 2:7-12
Expostulation with the House of Jacob; The Sin and Punishment of Oppression. ( b. c. 740.) 6 Prophesy ye not, say they to them that prophesy: they shall not prophesy to them, that they shall not take shame. 7 O thou that art named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the Lord straitened? are these his doings? do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly? 8 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. 9 The… Read the whole commentary →