Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
‘Is the Spirit of the Lord
Are these His doings?’
Do not My words
To the one
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?
Holman Bible
“Is the Spirit of the Lord impatient?
Are these the things He does?”
Don’t My words bring good
to the one who walks uprightly?
International Standard Version
"It is said, house of Jacob, "The Spirit of the LORD is limited, if he acts this way, is he not?' "But my words benefit those who live righteously, do they not?
A Conservative Version
Shall it be said, O house of Jacob, Is the Spirit of LORD restricted? Are these his doings? Do not my words do good to him who walks uprightly?
American Standard Version
Shall it be said, O house of Jacob, Is the Spirit of Jehovah straitened? are these his doings? Do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?
Amplified
“Is it being said, O house of Jacob:
‘Is the Spirit of the Lord impatient?
Or are these [prophesied judgments] His doings?’
Do not My words do good
To the one walking uprightly?
Bible in Basic English
Is the Lord quickly made angry? are these his doings? do not his words do good to his people Israel?
Darby Translation
O thou that art named the house of Jacob, Is Jehovah impatient? are these his doings? Do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?
Julia Smith Translation
Causing the house of Jacob to say, Was the spirit of Jehovah shortened? if these his doings? shall not my words do good to a people going straight?.
King James 2000
O you that are named the house of Jacob : Is the spirit of the LORD restricted? are these his doings? do not my words do good to him that walks uprightly?
Lexham Expanded Bible
Should [this] be said, O house of Jacob? Is the patience of Yahweh shortened? [Are] these his deeds? Are my words not pleasing to him who walks upright?
Modern King James verseion
House of Jacob, it is said, The Spirit of Jehovah is limited, if these are His doings. Do not My words do good to him who walks uprightly?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
sayeth the house of Jacob. Is the spirit of the LORD so clean away? Or is he so minded? Truth it is, my words are friendly unto them that live right:
NET Bible
Does the family of Jacob say, 'The Lord's patience can't be exhausted -- he would never do such things'? To be sure, my commands bring a reward for those who obey them,
New Heart English Bible
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?"
The Emphasized Bible
O thou who art said to be the house of Jacob, Is the spirit of Yahweh, impatient? Or are, these, his doings? Are not, his words, pleasant to him who is upright in his walk?
Webster
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?
World English Bible
Shall it be said, O house of Jacob: "Is the Spirit of Yahweh angry? Are these his doings? Don't my words do good to him who walks blamelessly?"
Youngs Literal Translation
Doth the house of Jacob say, 'Hath the Spirit of Jehovah been shortened? Are these His doings?' Do not My words benefit the people that is walking uprightly?
Themes
Micah » One of the minor prophets » The oppressions of the covetous
Uprightness » They who walk in » Obtain good from God's work
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Micah 2:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
God's Word Rejected
6
"Do not preach"--thus they preach-- "one should not preach of such things; disgrace will not overtake us."
7
‘Is the Spirit of the Lord
Are these His doings?’
Do not My words
To the one
Cross References
Psalm 15:2
He who walks blamelessly and does what is right and speaks truth in his heart;
Psalm 84:11
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.
Isaiah 50:2
Why, when I came, was there no man; why, when I called, was there no one to answer? Is my hand shortened, that it cannot redeem? Or have I no power to deliver? Behold, by my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a desert; their fish stink for lack of water and die of thirst.
Jeremiah 15:16
Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O LORD, God of hosts.
Numbers 11:23
And the LORD said to Moses, "Is the LORD's hand shortened? Now you shall see whether my word will come true for you or not."
Psalm 19:7-11
The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
Psalm 119:65
You have dealt well with your servant, O LORD, according to your word.
Psalm 119:70-71
their heart is unfeeling like fat, but I delight in your law.
Psalm 119:92-93
If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.
Psalm 119:99-103
I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.
Proverbs 2:7
he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
Proverbs 10:9
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.
Proverbs 10:29
The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the blameless, but destruction to evildoers.
Proverbs 14:2
Whoever walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but he who is devious in his ways despises him.
Proverbs 28:18
Whoever walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is crooked in his ways will suddenly fall.
Isaiah 48:1-2
Hear this, O house of Jacob, who are called by the name of Israel, and who came from the waters of Judah, who swear by the name of the LORD and confess the God of Israel, but not in truth or right.
Isaiah 58:1
"Cry aloud; do not hold back; lift up your voice like a trumpet; declare to my people their transgression, to the house of Jacob their sins.
Isaiah 59:1-2
Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, or his ear dull, that it cannot hear;
Jeremiah 2:4
Hear the word of the LORD, O house of Jacob, and all the clans of the house of Israel.
Hosea 14:9
Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them; for the ways of the LORD are right, and the upright walk in them, but transgressors stumble in them.
Micah 3:9
Hear this, you heads of the house of Jacob and rulers of the house of Israel, who detest justice and make crooked all that is straight,
Zechariah 4:6
Then he said to me, "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts.
Matthew 3:8
Bear fruit in keeping with repentance.
John 8:39
They answered him, "Abraham is our father." Jesus said to them, "If you were Abraham's children, you would be doing the works Abraham did,
Romans 2:28-29
For no one is a Jew who is merely one outwardly, nor is circumcision outward and physical.
Romans 7:13
Did that which is good, then, bring death to me? By no means! It was sin, producing death in me through what is good, in order that sin might be shown to be sin, and through the commandment might become sinful beyond measure.
Romans 9:6-13
But it is not as though the word of God has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel belong to Israel,
2 Corinthians 6:12
You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections.
2 Timothy 3:5
having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.