Micah 6:8

Good News Translation

No, the Lord has told us what is good. What he requires of us is this: to do what is just, to show constant love, and to live in humble fellowship with our God.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him in order that he may command his sons and his descendants to obey me and to do what is right and just. If they do, I will do everything for him that I have promised.”

Genesis 5:22

After that, Enoch lived in fellowship with God for 300 years and had other children.

2 Chronicles 30:11

Still, there were some from the tribes of Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun who were willing to come to Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 32:26

Finally, however, Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem humbled themselves, and so the Lord did not punish the people until after Hezekiah's death.

2 Chronicles 33:19

The king's prayer and God's answer to it, and an account of the sins he committed before he repented—the evil he did, the pagan places of worship and the symbols of the goddess Asherah that he made and the idols that he worshiped—are all recorded in The History of the Prophets.

2 Chronicles 33:23

But unlike his father, he did not become humble and turn to the Lord; he was even more sinful than his father had been.

2 Chronicles 34:27

and you repented and humbled yourself before me, tearing your clothes and weeping, when you heard how I threatened to punish Jerusalem and its people. I have heard your prayer,

Nehemiah 9:13

At Mount Sinai you came down from heaven; you spoke to your people and gave them good laws and sound teachings.

Psalm 101:1

My song is about loyalty and justice, and I sing it to you, O Lord.

Psalm 112:4

Light shines in the darkness for good people, for those who are merciful, kind, and just.

Psalm 112:9

He gives generously to the needy, and his kindness never fails; he will be powerful and respected.

Psalm 37:26

At all times they give freely and lend to others, and their children are a blessing.

Psalm 73:28

But as for me, how wonderful to be near God, to find protection with the Sovereign Lord and to proclaim all that he has done!

Proverbs 21:3

Do what is right and fair; that pleases the Lord more than bringing him sacrifices.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

After all this, there is only one thing to say: Have reverence for God, and obey his commands, because this is all that we were created for.

Isaiah 56:1

The Lord says to his people, “Do what is just and right, for soon I will save you.

Isaiah 57:15

“I am the high and holy God, who lives forever. I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are humble and repentant, so that I can restore their confidence and hope.

Isaiah 66:2

I myself created the whole universe! I am pleased with those who are humble and repentant, who fear me and obey me.

Jeremiah 22:16

He gave the poor a fair trial, and all went well with him. That is what it means to know the Lord.

Jeremiah 22:3

“I, the Lord, command you to do what is just and right. Protect the person who is being cheated from the one who is cheating him. Do not mistreat or oppress aliens, orphans, or widows; and do not kill innocent people in this holy place.

Jeremiah 9:23

The Lord says, “The wise should not boast of their wisdom, nor the strong of their strength, nor the rich of their wealth.

Lamentations 3:26

So it is best for us to wait in patience—to wait for him to save us—

Ezekiel 16:63

I will forgive all the wrongs you have done, but you will remember them and be too ashamed to open your mouth.” The Sovereign Lord has spoken.

Ezekiel 33:14

I may warn someone evil that he is going to die, but if he stops sinning and does what is right and good—

Daniel 4:37

“And now, I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, honor, and glorify the King of Heaven. Everything he does is right and just, and he can humble anyone who acts proudly.”

Hosea 12:6

So now, descendants of Jacob, trust in your God and return to him. Be loyal and just, and wait patiently for your God to act.

Hosea 6:6

I want your constant love, not your animal sacrifices. I would rather have my people know me than burn offerings to me.

Leviticus 26:41

and caused me to turn against them and send them into exile in the land of their enemies. At last, when your descendants are humbled and they have paid the penalty for their sin and rebellion,

Amos 5:24

Instead, let justice flow like a stream, and righteousness like a river that never goes dry.

Micah 6:9

It is wise to fear the Lord. He calls to the city, “Listen, you people who assemble in the city!

Zephaniah 2:3

Turn to the Lord, all you humble people of the land, who obey his commands. Do what is right, and humble yourselves before the Lord. Perhaps you will escape punishment on the day when the Lord shows his anger.

Zechariah 7:9

“Long ago I gave these commands to my people: ‘You must see that justice is done, and must show kindness and mercy to one another.

Matthew 5:3

“Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them!

Matthew 5:7

“Happy are those who are merciful to others; God will be merciful to them!

Luke 10:42

but just one is needed. Mary has chosen the right thing, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 11:42

“How terrible for you Pharisees! You give to God one tenth of the seasoning herbs, such as mint and rue and all the other herbs, but you neglect justice and love for God. These you should practice, without neglecting the others.

Luke 12:14

Jesus answered him, “Friend, who gave me the right to judge or to divide the property between you two?”

Luke 6:36

Be merciful just as your Father is merciful.

Romans 7:16

Since what I do is what I don't want to do, this shows that I agree that the Law is right.

Romans 9:20

But who are you, my friend, to talk back to God? A clay pot does not ask the man who made it, “Why did you make me like this?”

1 Corinthians 7:16

How can you be sure, Christian wife, that you will not save your husband? Or how can you be sure, Christian husband, that you will not save your wife?

Ephesians 4:32

Instead, be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has forgiven you through Christ.

Deuteronomy 27:10

so obey him and keep all his laws that I am giving you today.”

Deuteronomy 30:15

“Today I am giving you a choice between good and evil, between life and death.

Colossians 3:12

You are the people of God; he loved you and chose you for his own. So then, you must clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

2 Thessalonians 2:16

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and in his grace gave us unfailing courage and a firm hope,

James 2:20

You fool! Do you want to be shown that faith without actions is useless?

Joshua 24:14

“Now then,” Joshua continued, “honor the Lord and serve him sincerely and faithfully. Get rid of the gods which your ancestors used to worship in Mesopotamia and in Egypt, and serve only the Lord.

1 Peter 3:8

To conclude: you must all have the same attitude and the same feelings; love one another, and be kind and humble with one another.

1 Samuel 12:23

As for me, the Lord forbid that I should sin against him by no longer praying for you. Instead, I will teach you what is good and right for you to do.

1 Samuel 15:22

Samuel said, “Which does the Lord prefer: obedience or offerings and sacrifices? It is better to obey him than to sacrifice the best sheep to him.