Micah 7:3-5

King James Version

³That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge asketh for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth his mischievous desire: so they wrap it up.

⁴The best of them is as a brier: the most upright is sharper than a thorn hedge: the day of thy watchmen and thy visitation cometh; now shall be their perplexity.

⁵Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.

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Micah 7:3-5

New King James Version

³That they may successfully do evil with both hands—
The prince asks for gifts,
The judge seeks a ^(A)bribe,
And the great man utters his evil desire;
So they scheme together.
⁴The best of them is ^(B)like a brier;
The most upright is sharper than a thorn hedge;
The day of your watchman and your punishment comes;
Now shall be their perplexity.

⁵^(C)Do not trust in a friend;
Do not put your confidence in a companion;
Guard the doors of your mouth
From her who lies in your ^(D)bosom.

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Micah 7:3-5

New International Version

³Both hands are skilled in doing evil;^(A)
    the ruler demands gifts,
the judge accepts bribes,^(B)
    the powerful dictate what they desire—
    they all conspire together.
⁴The best of them is like a brier,^(C)
    the most upright worse than a thorn^(D) hedge.
The day God visits you has come,
    the day your watchmen sound the alarm.
    Now is the time of your confusion.^(E)
⁵Do not trust a neighbor;
    put no confidence in a friend.^(F)
Even with the woman who lies in your embrace
    guard the words of your lips.