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Micah 2:8
But of late My people have risen up like an enemy: You strip off the splendid robe from unsuspecting passersby like men returning from battle.
Micah 2:8 · Berean Standard Bible
Micah 2:8 in other translations
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.
But 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.
But 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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In context
5 Therefore, you will have no one in the assembly of the LORD to divide the land by lot.
6 “Do not preach,” they preach. “Do not preach these things; disgrace will not overtake us.”
7 Should it be said, O house of Jacob, “Is the Spirit of the LORD impatient? Are these the things He does?” Do not My words bring good to him who walks uprightly?
8 But of late My people have risen up like an enemy: You strip off the splendid robe from unsuspecting passersby like men returning from battle.
9 You drive the women of My people from their pleasant homes. You take away My blessing from their children forever.
10 Arise and depart, for this is not your place of rest, because its defilement brings destruction— a grievous destruction!
11 If a man of wind were to come and say falsely, “I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,” he would be just the preacher for this people!
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