Micah 2:7

Is the Lord impatient, or are such things his deeds? Are not his words favorable to the family of Jacob?’ Aren’t my commands good for those who obey them?

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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“‘Don’t rant!’ they urge, ‘Of such things one does not prophesy! Shame will not overtake us!

8But you, you stand up as a foe against those who are peaceful; you strip the robe from those who pass by quietly, averse to conflict.

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Cross References

Psalms 15:2The person whose walk is blameless, whose conduct is right, whose words are true and sincere;

Psalms 19:7The law of the Lord is perfect, renewing life. The decrees of the Lord are trusty, making the simple wise.

Psalms 119:65Well have you dealt with your servant, as you have promised, O Lord.

Psalms 119:92Had not your law been my joy, in my misery then had I perished.

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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