Micah 2:7

Shall it be said, O house of Jacob:"Is the Spirit of the Lord angry?Are these his doings?Do not my words do good to him who walks blamelessly?"

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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 prophesy!"They prophesy."Do not prophesy about these things.Disgrace won't overtake us."

8But lately my people have risen up as an enemy.You strip the robe and clothing from those who pass by without a care, returning from battle.

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Cross References

Psalms 15:2He who walks blamelessly does what is right,and speaks truth in his heart;

Psalms 19:7The Lord's Law is perfect, restoring the soul.The Lord's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.

Psalms 119:65Do good to your servant,according to your word, Lord.

Psalms 119:92Unless your Law had been my delight,I would have perished in my affliction.

Proverbs 2:7He lays up sound wisdom for the upright.He is a shield to those who walk in integrity;

Proverbs 10:29The way of the Lord 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 →

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