Micah 7:3

Good News Translation (US Version)

They are all experts at doing evil. Officials and judges ask for bribes. The influential people tell them what they want, and so they scheme together.

Cross References

Micah 3:11

The city's rulers govern for bribes, the priests interpret the Law for pay, the prophets give their revelations for money—and they all claim that the Lord is with them. “No harm will come to us,” they say. “The Lord is with us.”

Amos 5:12

I know how terrible your sins are and how many crimes you have committed. You persecute good people, take bribes, and prevent the poor from getting justice in the courts.

Jeremiah 8:10

So I will give their fields to new owners and their wives to other men. Everyone, great and small, tries to make money dishonestly. Even prophets and priests cheat the people.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So you should not pass judgment on anyone before the right time comes. Final judgment must wait until the Lord comes; he will bring to light the dark secrets and expose the hidden purposes of people's minds. And then all will receive from God the praise they deserve.

Matthew 26:15

and asked, “What will you give me if I betray Jesus to you?” They counted out thirty silver coins and gave them to him.

Hosea 4:18

After drinking much wine, they delight in their prostitution, preferring disgrace to honor.

Ezekiel 22:27

The government officials are like wolves tearing apart the animals they have killed. They commit murder in order to get rich.

Ezekiel 22:6

All Israel's leaders trust in their own strength and commit murder.

Jeremiah 3:5

You won't always be angry; you won't be mad at me forever.’ Israel, that is what you said, but you did all the evil you could.”

Isaiah 26:21

The Lord is coming from his heavenly dwelling place to punish the people of the earth for their sins. The murders that were secretly committed on the earth will be revealed, and the ground will no longer hide those who have been killed.

Isaiah 1:23

Your leaders are rebels and friends of thieves; they are always accepting gifts and bribes. They never defend orphans in court or listen when widows present their case.

Proverbs 17:23

Corrupt judges accept secret bribes, and then justice is not done.

Isaiah 3:5

Everyone will take advantage of everyone else. Young people will not respect their elders, and worthless people will not respect their superiors.

Isaiah 5:23

But for just a bribe you let the guilty go free, and you keep the innocent from getting justice.

Isaiah 32:7

A stupid person is evil and does evil things; he plots to ruin the poor with lies and to keep them from getting their rights.

Ezekiel 9:9

God answered, “The people of Israel and Judah are guilty of terrible sins. They have committed murder all over the land and have filled Jerusalem with crime. They say that I, the Lord, have abandoned their country and that I don't see them.

Ezekiel 22:12

Some of your people murder for pay. Some charge interest on the loans they make to other Israelites and get rich by taking advantage of them. They have forgotten me.” The Sovereign Lord has spoken.

Hosea 7:3

The Lord says, “People deceive the king and his officers by their evil plots.

Micah 2:8

The Lord replies, “You attack my people like enemies. Men return from battle, thinking they are safe at home, but there you are, waiting to steal the coats off their backs.

Micah 3:2

yet you hate what is good and you love what is evil. You skin my people alive and tear the flesh off their bones.

Proverbs 16:30

Watch out for people who grin and wink at you; they have thought of something evil.

Jeremiah 4:22

The Lord says, “My people are stupid; they don't know me. They are like foolish children; they have no understanding. They are experts at doing what is evil, but failures at doing what is good.”

Ezekiel 34:21

You pushed the sick ones aside and butted them away from the flock.