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 prophesy, they say to those that prophesy: Do not prophesy unto them that they are to understand shame.
7
‘Is the Spirit of the Lord
Are these His doings?’
Do not My words
To the one
Cross References
Psalm 15:2
He that walks in integrity and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart.
Psalm 84:11
For the LORD God is a sun and shield unto us; the LORD will give grace and glory; he will not withhold good from those that walk uprightly.
Isaiah 50:2
for I came, and no one showed himself; I called, and no one answered. Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? or have I no power to deliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a wilderness: their fish stink because there is no water and die for thirst.
Jeremiah 15:16
Thy words were found, and I ate them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of my heart: for thy name was called upon me, O LORD God of the hosts.
Numbers 11:23
Then the LORD said unto Moses, Is the LORD's hand waxed short? Thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or not.
Psalm 19:7-11
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalm 119:65
TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy slave, O LORD, according unto thy word,
Psalm 119:70-71
Their heart became fat like grease, but I delight in thy law.
Psalm 119:92-93
Unless thy law had been my delight, I should have perished in my affliction.
Psalm 119:99-103
I have more understanding than all my teachers, for thy testimonies have been my meditation.
Proverbs 2:7
He keeps the person of the upright; he is a buckler to those that walk perfectly,
Proverbs 10:9
He that walks in integrity walks securely, but he that perverts his ways shall be broken.
Proverbs 10:29
The way of the LORD is strength to the perfect, but it is terror to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 14:2
He that walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but he that is perverse in his ways despises him.
Proverbs 28:18
Whosoever walks in integrity shall be saved, but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall into one of them.
Isaiah 48:1-2
Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, who call yourselves by the name of Israel, those that are come forth out of the waters of Judah, those who swear by the name of the LORD and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness.
Isaiah 58:1
Cry aloud, do not hold back; lift up thy voice like a shofar and preach to my people their rebellion and to the house of Jacob their sin.
Isaiah 59:1-2
Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; nor his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:
Jeremiah 2:4
Hear ye the word of the LORD, O house of Jacob, and all the families of the house of Israel;
Hosea 14:9
Who is wise that he might understand this? and prudent that he might know this? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them; but the rebellious shall fall therein.
Micah 3:9
Now hear this, ye heads of the house of Jacob and captains of the house of Israel, that abhor judgment and pervert all equity;
Zechariah 4:6
Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, said the LORD of the hosts.
Matthew 3:8
Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance
John 8:39
They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus said unto them, If ye were Abraham's sons, ye would do the works of Abraham.
Romans 2:28-29
For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, neither is circumcision that which is done outwardly in the flesh;
Romans 7:13
Was then that which is good made death unto me? No, in no wise. But sin, to show itself sin by that which is good, worked death in me, making sin exceedingly sinful by the commandment.
Romans 9:6-13
Not as though the word of God has been deficient. For not all the descendants of Israel are Israelites;
2 Corinthians 6:12
Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.
2 Timothy 3:5
having the appearance of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.