Micah 2:7

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?

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

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?

In Context

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

8But 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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Cross References

Psalms 15:2He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart,

Psalms 19:7The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Psalms 119:65You are good to Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word.

Psalms 119:92If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction.

Proverbs 2:7He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,

Proverbs 10:29The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil.

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 →

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