Micah 6:12

6:12 The city’s rich men think nothing of resorting to violence; ¹ 

her inhabitants lie, ² 

their tongues speak deceptive words. ³ 

Micah 7:5

7:5 Do not rely on a friend;

do not trust a companion!

Don’t even share secrets with the one who lies in your arms! ⁴ 

Micah 7:16

7:16 Nations will see this and be disappointed by ⁵  all their strength,

they will put their hands over their mouths,

and act as if they were deaf. ⁶ 

[6:12]  ¹ tn Heb “because her rich are full of violence.”

[6:12]  ² tn Heb “speak lies.”

[6:12]  ³ tn Heb “and their tongue is deceptive in their mouth.”

[7:5]  ⁴ tn Heb “from the one who lies in your arms, guard the doors of your mouth.”

[7:16]  ⁷ tn Or “be ashamed of.”

[7:16]  ⁸ 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.