Micah 2:7

Contemporary English Version 1995

Descendants of Jacob, is it right for you to claim that the Lord did what he did because he was angry? Doesn't he always bless those who do right?

Cross References

Psalm 84:11

Our Lord and our God, you are like the sun and also like a shield. You treat us with kindness and with honor, never denying any good thing to those who live right.

Jeremiah 15:16

When you spoke to me, I was glad to obey, because I belong to you, the Lord All-Powerful.

Psalm 15:2

Only those who obey God and do as they should. They speak the truth

Zechariah 4:6

So the angel explained that it was the following message of the Lord to Zerubbabel: I am the Lord All-Powerful. So don't depend on your own power or strength, but on my Spirit.

Hosea 14:9

If you are wise, you will know and understand what I mean. I am the Lord, and I lead you along the right path. If you obey me, we will walk together, but if you are wicked, you will stumble.

Isaiah 50:2

I came and called out, but you didn't answer. Have I lost my power to rescue and save? At my command oceans and rivers turn into deserts; fish rot and stink for lack of water.

Proverbs 28:18

Honesty will keep you safe, but everyone who is crooked will suddenly fall.

Proverbs 10:29

The Lord protects everyone who lives right, but he destroys anyone who does wrong.

Proverbs 10:9

You will be safe, if you always do right, but you will get caught, if you are dishonest.

2 Timothy 3:5

Even though they will make a show of being religious, their religion won't be real. Don't have anything to do with such people.

2 Corinthians 6:12

We are not holding back on our love for you, but you are holding back on your love for us.

Romans 7:13

Am I saying something good caused my death? Certainly not! It was sin that killed me by using something good. Now we can see how terrible and evil sin really is.

John 8:39

The people said to Jesus, “Abraham is our father!” Jesus replied, “If you were Abraham's children, you would do what Abraham did.

Matthew 3:8

Do something to show you have really given up your sins.

Micah 3:9

So listen to my message, you rulers of Israel! You hate justice and twist the truth.

Jeremiah 2:4

Listen, people of Israel,

Isaiah 58:1

Shout the message! Don't hold back. Say to my people Israel: You've sinned! You've turned against the Lord.

Proverbs 14:2

By living right, you show that you respect the Lord; by being deceitful, you show that you despise him.

Proverbs 2:7

God gives helpful advice to everyone who obeys him and protects those who live as they should.

Psalm 119:65

I am your servant, Lord, and you have kept your promise to treat me with kindness.

Numbers 11:23

The Lord answered, “I can do anything! Watch and you'll see my words come true.”

Psalm 119:68

You are kindhearted, and you do good things, so teach me your laws.

Psalm 18:26

With all who are sincere, you are sincere, but you treat the unfaithful as their deeds deserve.