Micah 6:7-9
Revised Standard Version
7 Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams,
with ten thousands of rivers of oil?
Shall I give my first-born for my transgression,
the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?”
8 He has showed you, O man, what is good;
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,[a]
and to walk humbly with your God?
Cheating and Violence to Be Punished
9 The voice of the Lord cries to the city—
and it is sound wisdom to fear thy name:
“Hear, O tribe and assembly of the city![b]
Micah 6:7-9
English Standard Version
7 (A)Will the Lord be pleased with[a] thousands of rams,
with ten thousands of rivers of oil?
(B)Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression,
the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?”
8 He has told you, O man, what is good;
and (C)what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,[b]
and to (D)walk humbly with your God?
Destruction of the Wicked
9 The voice of the Lord cries to the city—
and it is sound wisdom to fear (E)your name:
“Hear of (F)the rod and of him who appointed it![c]
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