I will make the lame into a remnant,(A)
those far removed into a strong nation.
Then the Lord will rule over them(B) in Mount Zion
from this time on and forever.
And you, watchtower for the flock,(C)
fortified hill[a] of Daughter Zion,
the former rule(D) will come to you,
sovereignty will come to Daughter Jerusalem.

From Exile to Victory

Now, why are you shouting loudly?(E)
Is there no king with you?
Has your counselor perished(F)
so that anguish grips you like a woman in labor?

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Footnotes

  1. Micah 4:8 Or flock, Ophel

I will make the lame my remnant,(A)
    those driven away a strong nation.(B)
The Lord will rule over them in Mount Zion(C)
    from that day and forever.(D)
As for you, watchtower of the flock,
    stronghold[a] of Daughter Zion,
the former dominion will be restored(E) to you;
    kingship will come to Daughter Jerusalem.(F)

Why do you now cry aloud—
    have you no king[b](G)?
Has your ruler[c] perished,
    that pain seizes you like that of a woman in labor?(H)

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Footnotes

  1. Micah 4:8 Or hill
  2. Micah 4:9 Or King
  3. Micah 4:9 Or Ruler