Micah 6 - Darby Translation (DARBY)

6 Hear ye now what Jehovah saith: Arise, contend before the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice.

2 Hear, ye mountains, Jehovah's controversy, and ye, unchanging foundations of the earth; for Jehovah hath a controversy with his people, and he will plead with Israel.

3 O my people, what have I done unto thee? and wherein have I wearied thee? testify against me.

4 For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed thee out of the house of bondage; and I sent before thee Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.

5 My people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him, from Shittim unto Gilgal, that ye may know the righteousness of Jehovah.

6 Wherewith shall I come before Jehovah, bow myself before the high God? Shall I come before him with burnt-offerings, with calves of a year old?

7 Will Jehovah take pleasure in thousands of rams, in ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?

8 He hath shewn thee, O man, what is good: and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with thy God?

9 Jehovah's voice crieth unto the city, and wisdom looketh on thy name. Hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.

10 Are there yet treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure [which is] abominable?

11 Shall I be pure with the unjust balances, and with the bag of deceitful weights?

12 For her rich men are full of violence, and her inhabitants speak lies, and their tongue is deceitful in their mouth.

13 Therefore also will I make [thee] sick in smiting thee; I will make [thee] desolate because of thy sins.

14 Thou shalt eat, and not be satisfied, and thine emptiness [shall remain] in the midst of thee; and thou shalt take away, and not save; and what thou savest will I give up to the sword.

15 Thou shalt sow, but thou shalt not reap; thou shalt tread the olives, but thou shalt not anoint thee with oil; and new wine, but shalt not drink wine.

16 For the statutes of Omri are kept, and all the works of the house of Ahab; and ye walk in their counsels: that I should make thee a desolation, and the inhabitants thereof a hissing; and ye shall bear the reproach of my people.

You Might Also Like:

Micah 6 - Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

6 Hear, I pray you, that which Jehovah is saying: `Rise -- strive thou with the mountains, And cause thou the hills to hear thy voice.' 2 Hear, O mountains, the strife of Jehovah, Ye strong ones -- foundations of earth! For a strife [is] to Jehovah, with His people, And with Israel He doth reason. 3...
Read More

Micah 6 - Wycliffe Bible (WYC)

6 Hear ye which things the Lord speaketh. Rise thou, strive thou by doom against mountains, and little hills hear thy voice. (Listen ye to what the Lord saith. Rise thou, state thy case to the mountains, and let the little hills hear thy voice.) 2 Mountains and the strong foundaments of earth, hear ...
Read More

Micah 6 - World English Bible (WEB)

6 Listen now to what Yahweh says:“Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear what you have to say.2 Hear, you mountains, Yahweh’s indictment, and you enduring foundations of the earth; for Yahweh has a case against his people, and he will contend with Israel.3 My people, wha...
Read More

Micah 6 - The Voice (VOICE)

This is the fourth time in Micah’s prophecy that the city leaders and general population of Judah are called to “listen up” (Micah 1:2; 3:1; 3:9; 6:1). Each time the prophet has something very important to say to those in Judah.6 Listen to what the Eternal is saying. People of Israel, stand up and p...
Read More

Micah 6 - Tree of Life Version (TLV)

Adonai Pleads His Case6 Hear what Adonai is saying:“Arise! Contend with the mountains,and let the hills hear your voice.2 Hear, Adonai’s dispute, O mountains—the enduring foundations of the earth.For Adonai has a dispute with His peopleand He will argue His case with Israel.3 O My people, what have ...
Read More

Micah 6 - Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)

God Challenges Israel6 Hear what the Lord says:Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice.2 Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the Lord, and you enduring foundations of the earth;for the Lord has a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel....
Read More

Micah 6 - Revised Standard Version (RSV)

God Challenges Israel6 Hear what the Lord says:Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice.2 Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the Lord, and you enduring foundations of the earth;for the Lord has a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel....
Read More

Micah 6 - New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)

God Challenges Israel6 Hear what the Lord says: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice.2 Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the Lord, and you enduring foundations of the earth;for the Lord has a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel....
Read More

Micah 6 - New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA)

God Challenges Israel6 Hear what the Lord says: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice.2 Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the Lord, and you enduring foundations of the earth;for the Lord has a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel....
Read More

Micah 6 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

God Challenges Israel6 Hear what the Lord says: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice.(A)2 Hear, you mountains, the case of the Lord, and you enduring foundations of the earth,for the Lord has a case against his people, and he will contend with Israel.(B)3 “O ...
Read More

Micah 6 - New Living Translation (NLT)

The Lord’s Case against Israel6 Listen to what the Lord is saying:“Stand up and state your case against me. Let the mountains and hills be called to witness your complaints.2 And now, O mountains, listen to the Lord’s complaint!He has a case against his people. He will bring charges against Israel. ...
Read More

Micah 6 - New Life Version (NLV)

The Lord Speaks against Israel6 Listen to what the Lord says: “Stand up and make your cause known in front of the mountains. Let the hills hear your voice. 2 Listen to the Lord’s cause, you mountains and bases of the earth that last forever. The Lord has something against His people, and will speak...
Read More

Micah 6 - New King James Version (NKJV)

God Pleads with Israel6 Hear now what the Lord says:“Arise, plead your case before the mountains,And let the hills hear your voice.2 (A)Hear, O you mountains, (B)the Lord’s complaint,And you strong foundations of the earth;For (C)the Lord has a complaint against His people,And He will [a]contend wit...
Read More

Micah 6 - New International Version - UK (NIVUK)

The Lord’s case against Israel6 Listen to what the Lord says:‘Stand up, plead my case before the mountains; let the hills hear what you have to say. 2 ‘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 lodgi...
Read More

Micah 6 - New International Version (NIV)

The Lord’s Case Against Israel6 Listen to what the Lord says:“Stand up, plead my case before the mountains;(A) let the hills hear what you have to say. 2 “Hear,(B) you mountains, the Lord’s accusation;(C) listen, you everlasting foundations of the earth.For the Lord has a case(D) against his people;...
Read More

Micah 6 - New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

The Lord Brings Charges Against Israel6 Israel, listen to the Lord’s message. He says to me,“Stand up in court. Let the mountains serve as witnesses. Let the hills hear what you have to say.” 2 Hear the Lord’s case, you mountains. Listen, you age-old foundations of the earth.The Lord has a case agai...
Read More

Micah 6 - New English Translation (NET)

The Lord Demands Justice, not Ritual6 Listen to what the Lord says:“Get up! Defend yourself[a] before the mountains.[b]Present your case before the hills.”[c]2 Hear the Lord’s accusation, you mountains,you enduring foundations of the earth.For the Lord has a case against his people;he has a dispute ...
Read More