Micah 7:9

7:9 I must endure ¹  the Lord’s anger,

for I have sinned against him.

But then ²  he will defend my cause, ³ 

and accomplish justice on my behalf.

He will lead me out into the light;

I will experience firsthand ⁴  his deliverance. ⁵ 

[7:9]  ¹ tn Heb “lift, bear.”

[7:9]  ² tn Heb “until.”

[7:9]  ³ tn Or “plead my case” (NASB and NIV both similar); NRSV “until he takes my side.”

[7:9]  ⁴ tn Heb “see.”

[7:9]  ⁵ tn Or “justice, vindication.”