Micah 6:12

For the rich men thereof are full of violence, and the inhabitants thereof have spoken lies, and their tongue is deceitful in their mouth.

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Other Translations for Micah 6:12

BSB
For the wealthy of the city are full of violence, and its residents speak lies; their tongues are deceitful in their mouths.
AKJV
For the rich men thereof are full of violence, and the inhabitants thereof have spoken lies, and their tongue is deceitful in their mouth.
CPDV
By this, her wealthy have been filled with iniquity, and her inhabitants have spoken lies, and their tongue was deceitful in their mouth.
ERV
For the rich men thereof are full of violence, and the inhabitants thereof have spoken lies, and their tongue is deceitful in their mouth.
NHEB
Her rich men are full of violence, her inhabitants speak lies, and their tongue is deceitful in their speech.
SMT
For her rich ones were full of violence, and her inhabitants spake falsehood, and their tongue of deceit in their mouth.

Commentary for Micah 6:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Micah 6:12
Summary
Wealthy residents practice violence and lying.
Event
Describing societal corruption
Estimated Time Period
c. 730 BC
Category
Judgment