The Bible Verse By Verse Continued...

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 5:6 (NIV)

who will rule the land of Assyria with the sword,
the land of Nimrod with drawn sword.
He will deliver us from the Assyrians
when they invade our land
and march across our borders.

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 5:7 (NIV)

The remnant of Jacob will be
in the midst of many peoples
like dew from the Lord,
like showers on the grass,
which do not wait for anyone
or depend on man.

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 5:8 (NIV)

The remnant of Jacob will be among the nations,
in the midst of many peoples,
like a lion among the beasts of the forest,
like a young lion among flocks of sheep,
which mauls and mangles as it goes,
and no one can rescue.

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 5:9 (NIV)

Your hand will be lifted up in triumph over your enemies,
and all your foes will be destroyed.

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 5:10 (NIV)

“In that day,” declares the Lord,

“I will destroy your horses from among you
and demolish your chariots.

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 5:11 (NIV)

I will destroy the cities of your land
and tear down all your strongholds.

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 5:12 (NIV)

I will destroy your witchcraft
and you will no longer cast spells.

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 5:13 (NIV)

I will destroy your idols
and your sacred stones from among you;
you will no longer bow down
to the work of your hands.

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 5:14 (NIV)

I will uproot from among you your Asherah poles
when I demolish your cities.

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 5:15 (NIV)

I will take vengeance in anger and wrath
on the nations that have not obeyed me.”

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 6:1 (NIV)

Listen to what the Lord says:

“Stand up, plead my case before the mountains;
let the hills hear what you have to say.

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 6:2 (NIV)

“Hear, you mountains, the Lord’s accusation;
listen, you everlasting foundations of the earth.
For the Lord has a case against his people;
he is lodging a charge against Israel.

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 6:3 (NIV)

“My people, what have I done to you?
How have I burdened you? Answer me.

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 6:4 (NIV)

I brought you up out of Egypt
and redeemed you from the land of slavery.
I sent Moses to lead you,
also Aaron and Miriam.

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 6:5 (NIV)

My people, remember
what Balak king of Moab plotted
and what Balaam son of Beor answered.
Remember your journey from Shittim to Gilgal,
that you may know the righteous acts of the Lord.”

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 6:6 (NIV)

With what shall I come before the Lord
and bow down before the exalted God?
Shall I come before him with burnt offerings,
with calves a year old?

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 6:7 (NIV)

Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams,
with ten thousand rivers of olive oil?
Shall I offer my firstborn for my transgression,
the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 6:8 (NIV)

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 6:9 (NIV)

Listen! The Lord is calling to the city—
and to fear your name is wisdom—
“Heed the rod and the One who appointed it.

 

[Lucy-Pevensie]

Micah 6:10 (NIV)

Am I still to forget your ill-gotten treasures, you wicked house,
and the short ephah, which is accursed?