Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Then Micah said, “Now I know that the Lord will prosper me, seeing I have a Levite as priest.”
King James Version
Then said Micah, Now know I that the LORD will do me good, seeing I have a Levite to my priest.
Holman Bible
Then Micah said, “Now I know that the Lord will be good to me, because a Levite has become my priest.”
International Standard Version
As for Micah, he kept saying, "Now I know the LORD will make me rich, because I have a descendant of Levi for a priest!"
A Conservative Version
Then Micah said, Now I know that LORD will do me good, seeing I have a Levite for my priest.
American Standard Version
Then said Micah, Now know I that Jehovah will do me good, seeing I have a Levite to my priest.
Amplified
Then Micah said, “Now I know that the Lord will favor me and make me prosper because I have a Levite as my priest.”
Bible in Basic English
Then Micah said, Now I am certain that the Lord will do me good, seeing that the Levite has become my priest.
Darby Translation
Then Micah said, "Now I know that the LORD will prosper me, because I have a Levite as priest."
Julia Smith Translation
And Micah will say, Now I knew that Jehovah will be good to me, for there being to me the Levite for priest
King James 2000
Then said Micah, Now know I that the LORD will do me good, seeing I have a Levite as my priest.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Micah said, "Now I know Yahweh will make me prosperous, because the Levite has become my priest."
Modern King James verseion
Then Micah said, Now I know that Jehovah will do me good, since I have a Levite as my priest.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then said Micah, "Now I am sure that the LORD will be good unto me, seeing I have a Levite to my priest."
NET Bible
Micah said, "Now I know God will make me rich, because I have this Levite as my priest."
New Heart English Bible
Then Micah said, "Now I know that the LORD will do good to me, seeing I have a Levite as my priest."
The Emphasized Bible
Then said Micah - Now, I know that Yahweh will do me good, - seeing I have a Levite as my priest.
Webster
Then said Micah, Now I know that the LORD will do me good, seeing I have a Levite for my priest.
World English Bible
Then Micah said, "Now know I that Yahweh will do good to me, since I have a Levite to my priest."
Youngs Literal Translation
and Micah saith, 'Now I have known that Jehovah doth good to me, for the Levite hath been to me for a priest.'
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Judges 17:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Micah Hires A Professional
12 He lived in Micah's home. Micah made him his priest. 13 Then Micah said, “Now I know that the Lord will prosper me, seeing I have a Levite as priest.”
Cross References
Proverbs 14:12
There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof is the way of death.
Isaiah 44:20
They eat ashes because they are deceived. Their own misguided minds lead them astray. They cannot rescue themselves or ask themselves: Is what I hold in my right hand a false god?
Isaiah 66:3-4
Whoever kills a bull is like someone who kills a person. Whoever sacrifices a lamb is like someone who breaks a dog's neck. Whoever offers a grain sacrifice is like someone who offers pig's blood. Whoever burns incense is like someone who worships an idol. People have certainly chosen their own ways, and they delight in detestable things.
Matthew 15:9
But their worship is to no purpose, while they give as their teaching the rules (commands) of men.'
Matthew 15:13
In answer he replied: Every plant my Father in heaven has not planted in the earth will be pulled out by the roots.
John 16:2
They will throw you out of the synagogues. Yes, the hour comes that whoever kills you will think that he offered service to God.
Acts 26:9
I was convinced that I should oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Romans 10:2-3
I testify that they have zeal for God, but not according to [precise and correct] knowledge.