Micah 7:9

Israel’s Confession and Comfort · Micah 7:7–13
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Translations

Modern
Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.
Traditional
I will bear the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.
Literal
The indignation of YHWH I will bear, because I have sinned against Him, until when He will fight my fight, and execute justice by me; He will bring me forth to the light, and I will look on His righteousness.
Latin
Iram Domini portabo, quoniam peccavi ei, donec causam meam judicet, et faciat judicium meum. Educet me in lucem: videbo justitiam ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.

Notes

  • I have sinned: The prophet and other religious people admit their mistakes and responsibility, yet trust in the Lord for redemption.

  • The Lord's righteousness saves and rescues his people.

During a difficult time, Micah prays with a psalm expressing hope and trust in the Lord (compare Habakkuk 2:4; 3:16–18).

Hopeless deception and corruption filled God’s people (Micah 7:1–6). Because of this, Micah mourned their condition and turned to the Lord for help (Micah 7:7–10).

Even so, God’s mercy would triumph. Israel would be restored by the Lord (Micah 7:11–13). God’s mercy, compassion, and unfailing love would prevail in the end (Micah 7:14–20).

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Topics

Afflicted Saints: should Acknowledge the Justice of Their Chastisements Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Afflictions and Adversities: Tempered with Mercy Afflictions: Tempered with Mercy God: Righteousness of Repentance: Exemplified Resignation: Exemplified Resignation: Motives to Our own Sinfulness The Anger of God: To be Born with Submission The Righteousness of God: Saints: Confident of Beholding