Micah 2:7

O ye that are called the house of Jacob, Is the spirit of Jehovah impatient? Are these his doings? Are not my words kind to him that walketh uprightly?

Noyes 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“Prophesy not,” [[say they,]] “O ye that prophesy!” If they prophesy not concerning these things, The shame will not depart.

8But long since hath my people risen against me, as an enemy; Ye strip the mantle from the garment of those that pass by securely, as men returning from war.

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Cross References

Psalms 15:2He that walketh uprightly, and doeth righteousness, And speaketh the truth from his heart;

Psalms 19:7The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; The precepts of the LORD are sure, making wise the simple;

Psalms 119:65Thou dost bless thy servant, O LORD! According to thy promise!

Psalms 119:92Had not thy law been my delight, I should have perished in my affliction.

Proverbs 2:7He layeth up safety for the righteous; He is a shield to them that walk uprightly:

Proverbs 10:29The way of the LORD is a stronghold for the upright, But destruction for those who do 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 →

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