Micah 3:1

New Living Translation

I said, “Listen, you leaders of Israel! You are supposed to know right from wrong,

Cross References

Nehemiah 13:17

So I confronted the nobles of Judah. “Why are you profaning the Sabbath in this evil way?” I asked.

Psalm 14:4

Will those who do evil never learn? They eat up my people like bread and wouldn’t think of praying to the Lord.

Isaiah 1:10

Listen to the Lord, you leaders of “Sodom.” Listen to the law of our God, people of “Gomorrah.”

Isaiah 10:2

They deprive the poor of justice and deny the rights of the needy among my people. They prey on widows and take advantage of orphans.

Ezekiel 22:6

“Every leader in Israel who lives within your walls is bent on murder.

Ezekiel 34:2

“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds, the leaders of Israel. Give them this message from the Sovereign Lord: What sorrow awaits you shepherds who feed yourselves instead of your flocks. Shouldn’t shepherds feed their sheep?

Ezekiel 34:3

You drink the milk, wear the wool, and butcher the best animals, but you let your flocks starve.

Ezekiel 9:9

Then he said to me, “The sins of the people of Israel and Judah are very, very great. The entire land is full of murder; the city is filled with injustice. They are saying, ‘The Lord doesn’t see it! The Lord has abandoned the land!’

Hosea 5:1

“Hear this, you priests. Pay attention, you leaders of Israel. Listen, you members of the royal family. Judgment has been handed down against you. For you have led the people into a snare by worshiping the idols at Mizpah and Tabor.

Amos 4:1

Listen to me, you fat cows living in Samaria, you women who oppress the poor and crush the needy, and who are always calling to your husbands, “Bring us another drink!”

Amos 6:1

What sorrow awaits you who lounge in luxury in Jerusalem, and you who feel secure in Samaria! You are famous and popular in Israel, and people go to you for help.

Micah 2:13

Your leader will break out and lead you out of exile, out through the gates of the enemy cities, back to your own land. Your king will lead you; the Lord himself will guide you.”

1 Corinthians 6:5

I am saying this to shame you. Isn’t there anyone in all the church who is wise enough to decide these issues?

Deuteronomy 16:18

“Appoint judges and officials for yourselves from each of your tribes in all the towns the Lord your God is giving you. They must judge the people fairly.