Micah 7:6-8

King James Version

⁶For the son dishonoureth the father, the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter in law against her mother in law; a man's enemies are the men of his own house.

⁷Therefore I will look unto the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.

⁸Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.

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Micah 7:6-8

New International Version

⁶For a son dishonors his father,
a daughter rises up against her mother,^(A)
a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—
a man’s enemies are the members of his own household.^(B)

⁷But as for me, I watch^(C) in hope^(D) for the Lord,
I wait for God my Savior;
my God will hear^(E) me.

Israel Will Rise

⁸Do not gloat over me,^(F) my enemy!
Though I have fallen, I will rise.^(G)
Though I sit in darkness,
the Lord will be my light.^(H)

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Micah 7:6-8

New King James Version

⁶For ^(A)son dishonors father,
Daughter rises against her mother,
Daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law;
A man’s enemies are the men of his own household.
⁷Therefore I will look to the Lord;
I will ^(B)wait for the God of my salvation;
My God will hear me.

Israel’s Confession and Comfort

⁸^(C)Do not rejoice over me, my enemy;
^(D)When I fall, I will arise;
When I sit in darkness,
The Lord will be a light to me.

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Micah 7:6-8

English Standard Version

⁶for ^(A)the son treats the father with contempt,
    the daughter rises up against her mother,
the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law;
    ^(B)a man's enemies are the men of his own house.
⁷But as for me, I will look to the Lord;
    ^(C)I will wait for the God of my salvation;
    my God will hear me.