Micah 6:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:1

While David was king, there were three years in a row when the nation of Israel could not grow enough food. So David asked the LORD for help, and the LORD answered, “Saul and his family are guilty of murder, because he had the Gibeonites killed.”

Job 10:2

Don't just condemn me! Point out my sin.

Job 23:14

and he will do exactly what he intends with me.

Job 5:17

Consider yourself fortunate if God All-Powerful chooses to correct you.

Psalm 107:43

Be wise! Remember this and think about the kindness of the LORD.

Psalm 48:10

You are famous and praised everywhere on earth, as you win victories with your powerful arm.

Psalm 83:18

Make them realize that you are the LORD Most High, the only ruler of earth!

Psalm 9:16

You showed what you are like, and you made certain that justice is done, but evil people are trapped by their own evil deeds.

Proverbs 22:3

When you see trouble coming, don't be stupid and walk right into it— be clever and hide.

Isaiah 26:11

Your hand is raised and ready to punish them, but they don't see it. Put them to shame! Show how much you care for us and throw them into the fire intended for your enemies.

Isaiah 27:10

Fortress cities are left like a desert where no one lives. Cattle walk through the ruins, stripping the trees bare.

Isaiah 30:27

The LORD is coming from far away with his fiery anger and thick clouds of smoke. His angry words flame up like a destructive fire;

Isaiah 66:6

Do you hear that noise in the city and those shouts coming from the temple? It is the LORD shouting as he punishes his enemies.

Isaiah 9:13

The people of Israel still did not turn back to the LORD All-Powerful and worship him.

Jeremiah 26:18

years ago when Hezekiah was king of Judah, a prophet named Micah from the town of Moresheth had said: “I, the LORD All-Powerful, say Jerusalem will be ploughed under and left in ruins. Thorns will cover the mountain where the temple now stands.”

Jeremiah 26:6

I will destroy this temple, just as I destroyed the town of Shiloh. Then everyone on earth will use the name “Jerusalem” as a curse word.

Jeremiah 47:7

But how can my sword rest, when I have commanded it to attack Ashkelon and the coast?

Ezekiel 7:9

Your sins are so terrible, that you'll get no mercy from me. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have punished you.

Hosea 13:16

Samaria will be punished for turning against me. It will be destroyed in war— children will be beaten against rocks, and pregnant women will be ripped open.

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.

Amos 2:5

Now I will send fire on Judah and destroy the fortresses of Jerusalem.

Amos 6:1

Do you rulers in Jerusalem and in the city of Samaria feel safe and at ease? Everyone bows down to you, and you think you are better than any other nation. But you are in for trouble!

Micah 3:12

And so, because of you, Jerusalem will be ploughed under and left in ruins. Thorns will cover the mountain where the temple now stands.

Micah 6:10

You store up stolen treasures and use dishonest scales.

Micah 6:8

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.”

Zephaniah 3:2

For ever rebellious and rejecting correction, Jerusalem refuses to trust or obey the LORD God.

Revelation 3:19

I correct and punish everyone I love. So make up your minds to turn away from your sins.