Micah 6:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The LORD God has told us what is right and what he demands: “See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God.”

Cross References

Proverbs 21:3

Doing what is right and fair pleases the LORD more than an offering.

Colossians 3:12

God loves you and has chosen you as his own special people. So be gentle, kind, humble, meek, and patient.

Hosea 6:6

I'd rather you were faithful and knew me than offered sacrifices.

1 Samuel 15:22

“Tell me,” Samuel said. “Does the LORD really want sacrifices and offerings? No! He doesn't want your sacrifices. He wants you to obey him.

Isaiah 66:2

I have made everything; that's how it all came to be. I, the LORD, have spoken. The people I treasure most are the humble— they depend only on me and tremble when I speak.

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, all of you should agree and have concern and love for each other. You should also be kind and humble.

Luke 6:36

Have pity on others, just as your Father has pity on you.

Luke 11:42

You Pharisees are in for trouble! You give God a tenth of the spices from your gardens, such as mint and rue. But you cheat people, and you don't love God. You should be fair and kind to others and still give a tenth to God.

Amos 5:24

But let justice and fairness flow like a river that never runs dry.

Matthew 5:7

God blesses those people who are merciful. They will be treated with mercy!

Ephesians 4:32

Instead, be kind and merciful, and forgive others, just as God forgave you because of Christ.

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him to teach his family to obey me for ever and to do what is right and fair. Then I will give Abraham many descendants, just as I promised.”

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Everything you were taught can be put into a few words: Respect and obey God! This is what life is all about.

Hosea 12:6

So return to your God. Patiently trust him, and show love and justice.

Isaiah 57:15

Our holy God lives for ever in the highest heavens, and this is what he says: Though I live high above in the holy place, I am here to help those who are humble and depend only on me.

Matthew 5:3

God blesses those people who depend only on him. They belong to the kingdom of heaven!

Zephaniah 2:3

If you humbly obey the LORD, then come and worship him. If you do right and are humble, perhaps you will be safe on that day when the LORD turns loose his anger.

Daniel 4:37

That's why I say: “Praise and honour the King who rules from heaven! Everything he does is honest and fair, and he can shatter the power of those who are proud.”

Psalm 37:26

They gladly give and lend, and their children turn out good.

Nehemiah 9:13

At Sinai you came down from heaven, and you gave your people good laws and teachings that are fair and honest.

Psalm 112:4

They will be so kind and merciful and good, that they will be a light in the dark for others who do the right thing.

Lamentations 3:26

It is good to wait patiently for the LORD to save us.

Psalm 112:9

They will always be remembered and greatly praised, because they were kind and freely gave to the poor.

Psalm 73:28

It is good for me to be near you. I choose you as my protector, and I will tell about your wonderful deeds.

James 2:20

Does some stupid person want proof that faith without deeds is useless?

Romans 7:16

Although I don't do what I know is right, I agree that the Law is good.

2 Chronicles 32:26

Hezekiah and the people later felt sorry and asked the LORD to forgive them. So the LORD did not punish them as long as Hezekiah was king.

1 Samuel 12:23

I would be disobeying the LORD if I stopped praying for you! I will always teach you how to live right.

Romans 9:20

But, my friend, I ask, “Who do you think you are to question God? Does the clay have the right to ask the potter why he shaped it the way he did?

Luke 10:42

but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen what is best, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Ezekiel 16:63

I will forgive you, but you will think about your sins and be too ashamed to say a word. I, the LORD God, have spoken.

2 Chronicles 33:23

Manasseh had turned back to the LORD, but Amon refused to do that. Instead, he sinned even more than his father.

2 Thessalonians 2:16

God our Father loves us. He is kind and has given us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope. We pray that our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father

Genesis 5:22

and during the next three hundred years he had more children. Enoch truly loved God,

2 Chronicles 33:19

Hozai wrote a lot about Manasseh, including his prayer and God's answer. But Hozai also recorded the evil things Manasseh did before turning back to God, as well as a list of places where Manasseh set up idols, and where he built local shrines and places to worship Asherah.

1 Corinthians 7:16

And besides, how do you know if you will be able to save your husband or wife who isn't a follower?

2 Chronicles 30:11

Only a few people from the tribes of Asher, West Manasseh, and Zebulun were humble and went to Jerusalem.

Luke 12:14

Jesus answered, “Who gave me the right to settle arguments between you and your brother?”

Deuteronomy 30:15

Today I am giving you a choice. You can choose life and success or death and disaster.

Isaiah 56:1

The LORD said: Be honest and fair! Soon I will come to save you; my saving power will be seen everywhere on earth.

Ezekiel 33:14

Suppose I warn wicked people that they will die because of their sins, and they stop sinning and start doing right.

Micah 6:9

I am the LORD, and it makes sense to respect my power to punish. So listen to my message for the city of Jerusalem:

Deuteronomy 27:10

So you must obey his laws and teachings that I am giving you.”

Joshua 24:14

Then Joshua told the people: Worship the LORD, obey him, and always be faithful. Get rid of the idols your ancestors worshipped when they lived on the other side of the River Euphrates and in Egypt.

Psalm 101:1

I will sing to you, LORD! I will celebrate your kindness and your justice.

Jeremiah 9:23

The LORD says: Don't boast about your wisdom or strength or wealth.