Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Hear this, you leaders of Jacob, you rulers of Israel, who despise justice and distort all that is right; New Living Translation Listen to me, you leaders of Israel! You hate justice and twist all that is right. English Standard Version Hear this, you heads of the house of Jacob and rulers of the house of Israel, who detest justice and make crooked all that is straight, Berean Standard Bible Now hear this, O leaders of the house of Jacob and rulers of the house of Israel, who despise justice and pervert all that is right, King James Bible Hear this, I pray you, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and princes of the house of Israel, that abhor judgment, and pervert all equity. New King James Version Now hear this, You heads of the house of Jacob And rulers of the house of Israel, Who abhor justice And pervert all equity, New American Standard Bible Now hear this, you heads of the house of Jacob And rulers of the house of Israel, Who despise justice And twist everything that is straight, NASB 1995 Now hear this, heads of the house of Jacob And rulers of the house of Israel, Who abhor justice And twist everything that is straight, NASB 1977 Now hear this, heads of the house of Jacob And rulers of the house of Israel, Who abhor justice And twist everything that is straight, Legacy Standard Bible Now hear this, heads of the house of Jacob And rulers of the house of Israel, Who abhor justice And twist everything that is straight, Amplified Bible Now hear this, you heads of the house of Jacob And rulers of the house of Israel, Who hate and reject justice And twist everything that is straight, Christian Standard Bible Listen to this, leaders of the house of Jacob, you rulers of the house of Israel, who abhor justice and pervert everything that is right, Holman Christian Standard Bible Listen to this, leaders of the house of Jacob, you rulers of the house of Israel, who abhor justice and pervert everything that is right, American Standard Version Hear this, I pray you, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and rulers of the house of Israel, that abhor justice, and pervert all equity. Contemporary English Version So listen to my message, you rulers of Israel! You hate justice and twist the truth. English Revised Version Hear this, I pray you, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and rulers of the house of Israel, that abhor judgment, and pervert all equity. GOD'S WORD® Translation Listen to this, you leaders of the descendants of Jacob, you rulers of the nation of Israel. You despise justice and pervert everything that is right. Good News Translation Listen to me, you rulers of Israel, you that hate justice and turn right into wrong. International Standard Version Please listen to this, you leaders of the house of Jacob, you officials of the house of Israel, you who hate administering justice, who pervert the very meaning of equity, Majority Standard Bible Now hear this, O leaders of the house of Jacob and rulers of the house of Israel, who despise justice and pervert all that is right, NET Bible Listen to this, you leaders of the family of Jacob, you rulers of the nation of Israel! You hate justice and pervert all that is right. New Heart English Bible Please listen to this, you heads of the house of Jacob, and rulers of the house of Israel, who abhor justice, and pervert all equity. Webster's Bible Translation Hear this, I pray you, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and princes of the house of Israel, that abhor judgment, and pervert all equity. World English Bible Please listen to this, you heads of the house of Jacob, and rulers of the house of Israel, who abhor justice, and pervert all equity, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNow hear this, O heads of the house of Jacob, "" And you judges of the house of Israel, "" Who are making judgment abominable, "" And pervert all uprightness. Young's Literal Translation Hear this, I pray you, heads of the house of Jacob, And ye judges of the house of Israel, Who are making judgment abominable, And all uprightness do pervert. Smith's Literal Translation Hear now this, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and judges of the house of Israel abhorring judgment, and they will pervert all uprightness. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHear this, ye princes of the house of Jacob, and ye judges of the house of Israel: you that abhor judgment, and pervert all that is right. Catholic Public Domain Version Hear this, leaders of the house of Jacob and judges of the house of Israel, you who abominate judgment and who pervert all that is right. New American Bible Hear this, you leaders of the house of Jacob, you rulers of the house of Israel! You who abhor justice, and pervert all that is right; New Revised Standard Version Hear this, you rulers of the house of Jacob and chiefs of the house of Israel, who abhor justice and pervert all equity, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow hear this, O you chiefs of the house of Jacob and princes of the house of Israel, who abhor justice and pervert all equity; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Hear this, therefore, Heads of the house of Yaqob and Rulers of the house of Israel who despise judgment and are perverting all upright things OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Hear this, I pray you, ye heads of the house of Jacob, And rulers of the house of Israel, That abhor justice, and pervert all equity; Brenton Septuagint Translation Hear now these words, ye chiefs of the house of Jacob, and the remnant of the house of Israel, who hate judgment, and pervert all righteousness; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Rulers and Prophets Condemned…8As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin. 9Now hear this, O leaders of the house of Jacob and rulers of the house of Israel, who despise justice and pervert all that is right, 10who build Zion with bloodshed and Jerusalem with iniquity.… Cross References Isaiah 1:23 Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, and the plea of the widow never comes before them. Jeremiah 5:28-29 They have grown fat and sleek, and have excelled in the deeds of the wicked. They have not taken up the cause of the fatherless, that they might prosper; nor have they defended the rights of the needy. / Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this? Ezekiel 22:27-28 Her officials within her are like wolves tearing their prey, shedding blood, and destroying lives for dishonest gain. / Her prophets whitewash these deeds by false visions and lying divinations, saying, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says,’ when the LORD has not spoken. Amos 5:12 For I know that your transgressions are many and your sins are numerous. You oppress the righteous by taking bribes; you deprive the poor of justice in the gate. Zephaniah 3:3-4 Her princes are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves, leaving nothing for the morning. / Her prophets are reckless, faithless men. Her priests profane the sanctuary; they do violence to the law. Isaiah 10:1-2 Woe to those who enact unjust statutes and issue oppressive decrees, / to deprive the poor of fair treatment and withhold justice from the oppressed of My people, to make widows their prey and orphans their plunder. Jeremiah 23:11 “For both prophet and priest are ungodly; even in My house I have found their wickedness,” declares the LORD. Hosea 9:9 They have deeply corrupted themselves as in the days of Gibeah; He will remember their guilt; He will punish their sins. Matthew 23:23 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. Luke 11:42 Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former. Isaiah 5:23 who acquit the guilty for a bribe and deprive the innocent of justice. Jeremiah 6:13 “For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit. Ezekiel 34:2-4 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe to the shepherds of Israel, who only feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed their flock? / You eat the fat, wear the wool, and butcher the fattened sheep, but you do not feed the flock. / You have not strengthened the weak, healed the sick, bound up the injured, brought back the strays, or searched for the lost. Instead, you have ruled them with violence and cruelty. Amos 2:6-7 This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Israel, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they sell the righteous for silver and the needy for a pair of sandals. / They trample on the heads of the poor as on the dust of the earth; they push the needy out of their way. A man and his father have relations with the same girl and so profane My holy name. Matthew 23:28 In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness. Treasury of Scripture Hear this, I pray you, you heads of the house of Jacob, and princes of the house of Israel, that abhor judgment, and pervert all equity. I pray. Micah 3:1 And I said, Hear, I pray you, O heads of Jacob, and ye princes of the house of Israel; Is it not for you to know judgment? Exodus 3:16 Go, and gather the elders of Israel together, and say unto them, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, appeared unto me, saying, I have surely visited you, and seen that which is done to you in Egypt: Hosea 5:1 Hear ye this, O priests; and hearken, ye house of Israel; and give ye ear, O house of the king; for judgment is toward you, because ye have been a snare on Mizpah, and a net spread upon Tabor. that. Leviticus 26:15 And if ye shall despise my statutes, or if your soul abhor my judgments, so that ye will not do all my commandments, but that ye break my covenant: Deuteronomy 27:19 Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen. Psalm 58:1,2 To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David. Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men? … Jump to Previous Abhor Abominable Children Despise Distort Ear Equity Hating Heads Hear House Israel Jacob Judges Judgment Justice Leaders Making Pervert Please Princes Right Rulers Straight Twist Twisting UprightnessJump to Next Abhor Abominable Children Despise Distort Ear Equity Hating Heads Hear House Israel Jacob Judges Judgment Justice Leaders Making Pervert Please Princes Right Rulers Straight Twist Twisting UprightnessMicah 3 1. The cruelty of the princes.5. The falsehood of the prophets. 8. The false security of them both. Now hear this, O leaders of the house of Jacob and rulers of the house of Israel This phrase addresses the leaders of both the northern kingdom (Israel) and the southern kingdom (Judah), collectively referred to as the house of Jacob. The prophet Micah calls for their attention, indicating the seriousness of the message. The leaders are responsible for guiding the people according to God's laws, yet they have failed in their duties. This call to "hear" echoes the Shema in Deuteronomy 6:4, emphasizing the importance of listening to God's word. The historical context is during a time of social injustice and corruption among the leaders, which is a recurring theme in the prophetic books. who despise justice and pervert all that is right Persons / Places / Events 1. MicahA prophet in the 8th century BC, Micah was called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the people of Israel and Judah. His prophecies often addressed social injustices and the need for true worship. 2. Leaders of the House of Jacob These were the political and religious leaders of Israel, responsible for guiding the people according to God's laws. However, they were accused of corruption and injustice. 3. House of Israel Refers to the northern kingdom of Israel, which, along with Judah, was often criticized by prophets for straying from God's commandments. 4. Justice A central theme in Micah's prophecy, justice refers to the fair and righteous treatment of individuals, as commanded by God. 5. Perverting what is right This phrase indicates the leaders' distortion of justice and truth, leading the people away from God's intended path. Teaching Points The Responsibility of LeadershipLeaders are accountable to God for their actions and decisions. They must uphold justice and righteousness, serving as examples to those they lead. The Consequences of Injustice Ignoring God's call for justice leads to societal decay and divine judgment. We must strive to align our actions with God's standards. The Call to Personal Integrity Each believer is called to live justly, loving mercy and walking humbly with God, as Micah 6:8 later emphasizes. This involves personal integrity and fairness in all dealings. The Importance of Listening to God's Word Just as Micah called the leaders to "hear this," we must be attentive to God's Word, allowing it to guide our lives and decisions. The Role of Prophets and Scripture Prophets like Micah serve as God's messengers, calling people back to His ways. Scripture remains a vital tool for correction and instruction in righteousness.Verses 9-12. - § 3. Recapitulation of the sins of the three classes - rulers, priests, and prophets, with an announcement of the destruction of Zion and the temple. Verse 9. - The prophet exemplifies his courage by delivering in full the denunciation with which he commenced (ver. 1: see note there). Hear this. What follows. Pervert all equity. Ye, who by your position ought to be models and guardians of justice and equity, violate all laws, human and Divine, make the straight crooked, distort every notion of right (comp. Isaiah 59:8). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Nowנָ֣א (nā) Interjection Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then' hear שִׁמְעוּ־ (šim·‘ū-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently this, זֹ֗את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, O leaders רָאשֵׁי֙ (rā·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7218: The head of the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Jacob יַעֲקֹ֔ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc and rulers וּקְצִינֵ֖י (ū·qə·ṣî·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7101: A magistrate, other leader of the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc who despise הַֽמֲתַעֲבִ֣ים (ha·mă·ṯa·‘ă·ḇîm) Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 8581: To loathe, detest justice מִשְׁפָּ֔ט (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style and pervert יְעַקֵּֽשׁוּ׃ (yə·‘aq·qê·šū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6140: To knot, distort, to pervert all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every that is right, הַיְשָׁרָ֖ה (hay·šā·rāh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 3477: Straight, right Links Micah 3:9 NIVMicah 3:9 NLT Micah 3:9 ESV Micah 3:9 NASB Micah 3:9 KJV Micah 3:9 BibleApps.com Micah 3:9 Biblia Paralela Micah 3:9 Chinese Bible Micah 3:9 French Bible Micah 3:9 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Micah 3:9 Please listen to this you heads (Mc Mic. 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