Micah 7:9

New Living Translation

I will be patient as the Lord punishes me, for I have sinned against him. But after that, he will take up my case and give me justice for all I have suffered from my enemies. The Lord will bring me into the light, and I will see his righteousness.

Cross References

2 Samuel 24:17

When David saw the angel, he said to the Lord, “I am the one who has sinned and done wrong! But these people are as innocent as sheep—what have they done? Let your anger fall against me and my family.”

Job 23:10

“But he knows where I am going. And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold.

Job 35:14

You say you can’t see him, but he will bring justice if you will only wait.

Psalm 119:154

Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised.

Psalm 37:6

He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.

Psalm 43:1

Declare me innocent, O God! Defend me against these ungodly people. Rescue me from these unjust liars.

Psalm 7:6

Arise, O Lord, in anger! Stand up against the fury of my enemies! Wake up, my God, and bring justice!

Psalm 94:15

Judgment will again be founded on justice, and those with virtuous hearts will pursue it.

Isaiah 42:16

I will lead blind Israel down a new path, guiding them along an unfamiliar way. I will brighten the darkness before them and smooth out the road ahead of them. Yes, I will indeed do these things; I will not forsake them.

Isaiah 42:7

You will open the eyes of the blind. You will free the captives from prison, releasing those who sit in dark dungeons.

Isaiah 46:13

For I am ready to set things right, not in the distant future, but right now! I am ready to save Jerusalem and show my glory to Israel.

Isaiah 51:22

This is what the Sovereign Lord, your God and Defender, says: “See, I have taken the terrible cup from your hands. You will drink no more of my fury.

Isaiah 56:1

This is what the Lord says: “Be just and fair to all. Do what is right and good, for I am coming soon to rescue you and to display my righteousness among you.

Jeremiah 10:19

My wound is severe, and my grief is great. My sickness is incurable, but I must bear it.

Jeremiah 14:7

The people say, “Our wickedness has caught up with us, Lord, but help us for the sake of your own reputation. We have turned away from you and sinned against you again and again.

Jeremiah 51:10

The Lord has vindicated us. Come, let us announce in Jerusalem everything the Lord our God has done.

Lamentations 1:18

“The Lord is right,” Jerusalem says, “for I rebelled against him. Listen, people everywhere; look upon my anguish and despair, for my sons and daughters have been taken captive to distant lands.

Leviticus 26:41

When I have turned their hostility back on them and brought them to the land of their enemies, then at last their stubborn hearts will be humbled, and they will pay for their sins.

Malachi 3:18

Then you will again see the difference between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.”

1 Corinthians 4:5

So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time—before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due.

2 Timothy 4:8

And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.

Revelation 18:20

Rejoice over her fate, O heaven and people of God and apostles and prophets! For at last God has judged her for your sakes.

1 Samuel 24:15

May the Lord therefore judge which of us is right and punish the guilty one. He is my advocate, and he will rescue me from your power!”

1 Samuel 25:39

When David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, “Praise the Lord, who has avenged the insult I received from Nabal and has kept me from doing it myself. Nabal has received the punishment for his sin.” Then David sent messengers to Abigail to ask her to become his wife.

1 Samuel 26:10

Surely the Lord will strike Saul down someday, or he will die of old age or in battle.

1 Samuel 3:18

So Samuel told Eli everything; he didn’t hold anything back. “It is the Lord’s will,” Eli replied. “Let him do what he thinks best.”