Micah 4:11

4:11 Many nations have now assembled against you.

They say, “Jerusalem must be desecrated, ¹ 

so we can gloat over Zion!” ² 

Micah 7:16

7:16 Nations will see this and be disappointed by ³  all their strength,

they will put their hands over their mouths,

and act as if they were deaf. ⁴ 

[4:11]  ¹ tn Heb “let her be desecrated.” the referent (Jerusalem) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[4:11]  ² tn Heb “and let our eye look upon Zion.”

[7:16]  ³ tn Or “be ashamed of.”

[7:16]  ⁴ tn Heb “and their ears will be deaf.” Apparently this means the opposing nations will be left dumbfounded by the Lord’s power. Their inability to respond will make them appear to be deaf mutes.