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He will bring me out into the light; I will see his righteousness. <a href="/nlt/micah/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> 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. <a href="/esv/micah/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> I will bear the indignation of the LORD because I have sinned against him, until he pleads my cause and executes judgment for me. He will bring me out to the light; I shall look upon his vindication. <a href="/bsb/micah/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/micah/7.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/micah/7.htm">New King James Version</a> I will bear the indignation of the LORD, Because I have sinned against Him, Until He pleads my case And executes justice for me. He will bring me forth to the light; I will see His righteousness. <a href="/nasb_/micah/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> I will endure the rage of the LORD Because I have sinned against Him, Until He pleads my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me out to the light, And I will look at His righteousness. <a href="/nasb/micah/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> I will bear the indignation of the LORD Because I have sinned against Him, Until He pleads my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me out to the light, And I will see His righteousness. <a href="/nasb77/micah/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> I will bear the indignation of the LORD Because I have sinned against Him, Until He pleads my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me out to the light, And I will see His righteousness. <a href="/lsb/micah/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> I will bear the rage of Yahweh Because I have sinned against Him, Until He pleads my case and does justice for me. He will bring me out to the light, And I will see His righteousness. <a href="/amp/micah/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I will bear the indignation and wrath of the LORD Because I have sinned against Him, Until He pleads my case and executes judgment for me. He will bring me out to the light, And I will behold His [amazing] righteousness and His remarkable deliverance. <a href="/csb/micah/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Because I have sinned against him, I must endure the LORD’s fury until he champions my cause and establishes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see his salvation. <a href="/hcsb/micah/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the LORD&#8217s rage until He argues my case and establishes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His salvation. <a href="/asv/micah/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> I will bear the indignation of Jehovah, 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. <a href="/cev/micah/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I have sinned against the LORD. And so I must endure his anger, until he comes to my defense. But I know that I will see him making things right for me and leading me to the light. <a href="/erv/micah/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/micah/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I have sinned against the LORD. So I will endure his fury until he takes up my cause and wins my case. He will bring me into the light, and I will see his victory. <a href="/gnt/micah/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> We have sinned against the LORD, so now we must endure his anger for a while. But in the end he will defend us and right the wrongs that have been done to us. He will bring us out to the light; we will live to see him save us. <a href="/isv/micah/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> I will endure the LORD's anger— since I have sinned against him— until he takes over my defense, administers justice on my behalf, and brings me out to the light, where I will gaze on his righteousness. <a href="/msb/micah/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/micah/7.htm">NET Bible</a> I must endure the LORD's anger, for I have sinned against him. But then he will defend my cause, and accomplish justice on my behalf. He will lead me out into the light; I will experience firsthand his deliverance. <a href="/nheb/micah/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he pleads my case, and executes judgment for me. He will bring me forth to the light. I will see his righteousness. <a href="/wbt/micah/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he shall plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness. <a href="/web/micah/7.htm">World English Bible</a> I will bear the indignation of Yahweh, because I have sinned against him, until he pleads my case and executes judgment for me. He will bring me out to the light. I will see his righteousness. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/micah/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> I bear the indignation of YHWH, "" For I have sinned against Him, "" Until He pleads my cause, "" And has executed my judgment, "" He brings me forth to the light, "" I look on His righteousness. <a href="/ylt/micah/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> The indignation of Jehovah I do bear, For I have sinned against Him, Till that He doth plead my cause, And hath executed my judgment, He doth bring me forth to the light, I look on His righteousness. <a href="/slt/micah/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The anger of Jehovah I will bear, for I sinned against him till he shall maintain my contention, and do my judgment: he will bring me forth to the light, I shall look upon his justice.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/micah/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> I will bear the wrath of the Lord, because I have sinned against him; until he judge my cause and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth into the light, I shall behold his justice. <a href="/cpdv/micah/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> I will carry the wrath of the Lord, because I have sinned against him, until he may judge my case and execute judgment for me. He will lead me into the light. I will behold his justice. <a href="/nabre/micah/7.htm">New American Bible</a> I will endure the wrath of the LORD because I have sinned against him, Until he pleads my case, and establishes my right. He will bring me forth to the light; I will see his righteousness. <a href="/nrsvce/micah/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I must bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he takes my side and executes judgment for me. He will bring me out to the light; I shall see his vindication.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/micah/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I will bear the affliction of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he pleads my cause and avenges me; he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall see his righteousness. <a href="/hpbt/micah/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> I shall endure the plague of LORD JEHOVAH because I have sinned against him, until he will judge my judgment and he will perform my vengeance, and he will bring me out to the light, and I shall see his righteousness<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/micah/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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. <a href="/sep/micah/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> I will bear the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned against him, until he make good my cause: he also shall maintain my right, and shall bring me out to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness. <a href="/parallel/micah/7-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V9AM9A76_xQ?start=1157" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/micah/7.htm">Israel Looks to the LORD</a> …8Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. 9<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">Because</a> <a href="/hebrew/2398.htm" title="2398: ḥā·ṭā·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to miss; hence to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn.">I have sinned</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">against Him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: ’eś·śā (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">I must endure</a> <a href="/hebrew/2197.htm" title="2197: za·‘ap̄ (N-msc) -- A storming, raging, rage. From za'aph; anger.">the rage</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7378.htm" title="7378: yā·rîḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- Or ruwb; a primitive root; properly, to toss, i.e. Grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. Hold a controversy; to defend.">He argues</a> <a href="/hebrew/7379.htm" title="7379: rî·ḇî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Strife, dispute. Or rib; from riyb; a contest.">my case</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ā·śāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and executes</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pā·ṭî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Judgment. ">justice for me.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yō·w·ṣî·’ê·nî (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">He will bring me</a> <a href="/hebrew/216.htm" title="216: lā·’ō·wr (Prep, Art:: N-cs) -- A light. From 'owr; illumination or luminary.">into the light;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: ’er·’eh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">I will see</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: bə·ṣiḏ·qā·ṯōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">His righteousness.</a> 10Then my enemy will see and will be covered with shame—she who said to me, “Where is the LORD your God?” My eyes will see her; at that time she will be trampled like mud in the streets.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/50-10.htm">Isaiah 50:10</a> Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of His Servant? Who among you walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD; let him lean on his God. <a href="/lamentations/3-39.htm">Lamentations 3:39-42</a> Why should any mortal man complain, in view of his sins? / Let us examine and test our ways, and turn back to the LORD. / Let us lift up our hearts and hands to God in heaven: ... <a href="/psalms/37-6.htm">Psalm 37:6</a> He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun. <a href="/isaiah/42-16.htm">Isaiah 42:16</a> I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them. <a href="/psalms/94-12.htm">Psalm 94:12-13</a> Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law, / to grant him relief from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked. <a href="/isaiah/10-25.htm">Isaiah 10:25</a> For in just a little while My fury against you will subside, and My anger will turn to their destruction.” <a href="/psalms/119-75.htm">Psalm 119:75</a> I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. <a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a> Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him. <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a> Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? <a href="/isaiah/60-19.htm">Isaiah 60:19-20</a> No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. / Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease. <a href="/hebrews/12-6.htm">Hebrews 12:6-11</a> For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” / Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? / If you do not experience discipline like everyone else, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. ... <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a> And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Romans 8:18</a> I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a> For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. <a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a> Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.bear.<a href="/leviticus/26-41.htm">Leviticus 26:41</a> And that I also have walked contrary unto them, and have brought them into the land of their enemies; if then their uncircumcised hearts be humbled, and they then accept of the punishment of their iniquity:<a href="/1_samuel/3-18.htm">1 Samuel 3:18</a> And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It is the LORD: let him do what seemeth him good.<a href="/2_samuel/16-11.htm">2 Samuel 16:11,12</a> And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him… until.<a href="/1_samuel/24-15.htm">1 Samuel 24:15</a> The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thine hand.<a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm">1 Samuel 25:39</a> And when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, Blessed be the LORD, that hath pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and hath kept his servant from evil: for the LORD hath returned the wickedness of Nabal upon his own head. And David sent and communed with Abigail, to take her to him to wife.<a href="/1_samuel/26-10.htm">1 Samuel 26:10</a> David said furthermore, As the LORD liveth, the LORD shall smite him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish.he will.<a href="/job/23-10.htm">Job 23:10</a> But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.<a href="/psalms/37-6.htm">Psalm 37:6</a> And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.<a href="/malachi/3-18.htm">Malachi 3:18</a> Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/micah/6-16.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/micah/6-2.htm">Case</a> <a href="/micah/6-2.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/jonah/4-6.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/daniel/6-15.htm">Establishes</a> <a href="/micah/5-15.htm">Execute</a> <a href="/joel/2-11.htm">Executes</a> <a href="/micah/6-14.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/daniel/11-36.htm">Indignation</a> <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/micah/7-8.htm">Light</a> <a href="/micah/7-3.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/micah/6-2.htm">Plead</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-4.htm">Pleads</a> <a href="/micah/7-3.htm">Right</a> <a href="/micah/6-5.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/micah/6-7.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/hosea/10-9.htm">Sinned</a> <a href="/daniel/6-2.htm">Undergo</a> <a href="/micah/5-15.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nahum/1-14.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/matthew/5-20.htm">Case</a> <a href="/nahum/1-12.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-13.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-12.htm">Establishes</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-12.htm">Execute</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-18.htm">Executes</a> <a href="/micah/7-15.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/nahum/1-6.htm">Indignation</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-4.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-4.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-4.htm">Light</a> <a href="/nahum/1-4.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/matthew/18-29.htm">Plead</a> <a href="/romans/4-5.htm">Pleads</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-4.htm">Right</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-3.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-10.htm">Sinned</a> <a href="/nahum/1-6.htm">Undergo</a> <a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Micah 7</div>1. <a href="/micah/7-1.htm">The church, complaining of her small number,</a> 3. <a href="/micah/7-3.htm">and the general corruption,</a> 5. <a href="/micah/7-5.htm">puts her confidence not in man, but in God.</a> 8. <a href="/micah/7-8.htm">She triumphs over her enemies.</a> 14. <a href="/micah/7-14.htm">She prays to God.</a> 15. <a href="/micah/7-15.htm">God comforts her by promises of confusion to her enemies;</a> 18. <a href="/micah/7-18.htm">and by his mercies.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/micah/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/micah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/micah/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Because I have sinned against Him This phrase acknowledges personal sin and responsibility before God. In the context of Micah, the prophet speaks on behalf of Israel, recognizing their collective sin against God. This reflects the biblical theme of confession and repentance, seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in <a href="/psalms/51-4.htm">Psalm 51:4</a>, where David confesses his sin against God. The acknowledgment of sin is crucial for restoration and aligns with the broader biblical narrative of humanity's fall and need for redemption.I must endure the rage of the LORD The "rage of the LORD" refers to God's righteous anger against sin. This is consistent with the character of God as depicted in the Old Testament, where His holiness demands justice (<a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Deuteronomy 32:35</a>). The endurance of God's wrath is a theme seen in the prophets, where Israel often faced consequences for their disobedience. This phrase underscores the seriousness of sin and the reality of divine discipline, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/12-6.htm">Hebrews 12:6</a>, which speaks of the Lord disciplining those He loves.until He argues my case This legal imagery suggests a courtroom setting where God Himself becomes the advocate. It reflects the hope of divine intervention and justice. In the ancient Near Eastern context, legal disputes were common, and having a powerful advocate was crucial. This anticipates the New Testament revelation of Jesus Christ as our advocate (1 <a href="/john/2.htm">John 2:1</a>), who intercedes on behalf of believers.and executes justice for me The execution of justice implies a reversal of fortunes, where God acts to vindicate the wronged. This is a recurring theme in the prophets, where God promises to restore and defend His people (<a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a>). It highlights God's role as both judge and savior, ensuring that justice is ultimately served.He will bring me into the light "Light" symbolizes understanding, truth, and salvation. In biblical literature, light often represents God's presence and favor (<a href="/psalms/27.htm">Psalm 27:1</a>). This phrase suggests a transition from a state of judgment to one of divine favor and revelation. It foreshadows the New Testament theme of Jesus as the Light of the World (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>), bringing spiritual illumination and redemption.I will see His righteousness Seeing God's righteousness implies a personal experience of His justice and faithfulness. This reflects the hope of restoration and the fulfillment of God's promises. In the broader biblical context, righteousness is not only a moral attribute but also a relational one, where God acts in faithfulness to His covenant (<a href="/psalms/98-2.htm">Psalm 98:2</a>). This anticipates the ultimate revelation of God's righteousness through Christ, who embodies and imparts righteousness to believers (<a href="/romans/3-21.htm">Romans 3:21-22</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/micah.htm">Micah</a> A prophet in the 8th century BC, Micah delivered messages of judgment and hope to the people of Judah and Israel. His prophecies often addressed social injustices and the need for repentance. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who is both just and merciful. In this verse, He is depicted as both the one who disciplines and the one who ultimately brings justice and righteousness. 3. <a href="/topical/j/judah_and_israel.htm">Judah and Israel</a> The divided kingdoms to whom Micah prophesied. They were often guilty of idolatry and social injustice, leading to God's judgment. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sin_and_repentance.htm">Sin and Repentance</a> The acknowledgment of sin and the need for repentance are central themes in Micah's message, as seen in this verse. 5. <a href="/topical/d/divine_justice_and_righteousness.htm">Divine Justice and Righteousness</a> The verse highlights God's role as a just judge who will ultimately vindicate and restore those who turn back to Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/acknowledgment_of_sin.htm">Acknowledgment of Sin</a> Recognize and confess personal sin as the first step toward restoration with God. This acknowledgment is crucial for spiritual growth and healing. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_discipline.htm">Endurance in Discipline</a> Understand that enduring God's discipline is part of the Christian journey. It is a process that refines and draws us closer to His righteousness. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_divine_justice.htm">Hope in Divine Justice</a> Trust in God's ultimate justice and righteousness. Even when facing consequences, believers can have hope that God will vindicate and restore them. <a href="/topical/l/light_and_righteousness.htm">Light and Righteousness</a> Embrace the promise that God will bring us into His light, revealing His righteousness. This assurance encourages perseverance through trials. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_repentance.htm">Role of Repentance</a> Emphasize the importance of genuine repentance in experiencing God's mercy and justice. Repentance is not just a one-time act but a continual posture of the heart.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_micah_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Micah 7</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_christian_character.htm">What defines Christian character?</a> <a href="/q/what_was_jesus'_purpose_on_earth.htm">What was Jesus' purpose on Earth?</a> <a href="/q/why_would_god_allow_curses,_not_forgiveness.htm">Nehemiah 4:4-5: Why would a just and merciful God sanction curses against enemies, conflicting with later teachings of forgiveness?</a> <a href="/q/church's_role_in_social_justice.htm">What role does the church play in social justice?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/micah/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) I will bear.--Micah places himself and his people with confidence in the hands of God. So, too, id David speak when his sin was brought home to him by God: "I am in a great strait; let us fall now into the hand of the Lord: for His mercies are great; and let me not fall into the hand of man" (<a href="/2_samuel/24-14.htm" title="And David said to Gad, I am in a great strait: let us fall now into the hand of the LORD; for his mercies are great: and let me not fall into the hand of man.">2Samuel 24:14</a>). "This is the temper of all penitents when stricken by God, or under chastisement from Him."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/micah/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - I will bear the indignation of the Lord. However long may be the delay before relief comes, Israel will patiently bear the chastisements inflicted upon her, because she knows that they are deserved. This is the language of the penitent people, owning the justice of the sentence, yet trusting to the covenant God, who in wrath remembers mercy. Until he plead my cause. Until God considers that the punishment has done its work, and takes my cause in hand, and judges between me and the instruments of his vengeance. Execute judgment for me. Secure my rights, violated by the heathen, who misuse the power given them by God. The light (see note on ver. 8). His righteousness (<a href="/micah/6-5.htm">Micah 6:5</a>); his faithfulness to his premises exhibited in the destruction of the enemies and the restoration of his people. For this conception of the Divine righteousness, Cheyne compares <a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">1 John 1:9</a>, "He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins." <a href="/commentaries/micah/7-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Because כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I have sinned חָטָ֖אתִי (ḥā·ṭā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn against Him, ל֑וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> I must endure אֶשָּׂ֔א (’eś·śā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take the rage זַ֤עַף (za·‘ap̄) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2197.htm">Strong's 2197: </a> A storming, raging, rage of the LORD, יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel until עַד֩ (‘aḏ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while He argues יָרִ֤יב (yā·rîḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7378.htm">Strong's 7378: </a> To toss, grapple, to wrangle, controversy, to defend my case רִיבִי֙ (rî·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7379.htm">Strong's 7379: </a> Strife, dispute and executes וְעָשָׂ֣ה (wə·‘ā·śāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make justice for me. מִשְׁפָּטִ֔י (miš·pā·ṭî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style He will bring יוֹצִיאֵ֣נִי (yō·w·ṣî·’ê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim me into the light; לָא֔וֹר (lā·’ō·wr) Preposition, Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_216.htm">Strong's 216: </a> Illumination, luminary I will see אֶרְאֶ֖ה (’er·’eh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see His righteousness. בְּצִדְקָתֽוֹ׃ (bə·ṣiḏ·qā·ṯōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> Rightness, subjectively, objectively <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/micah/7-9.htm">Micah 7:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/micah/7-9.htm">Micah 7:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/micah/7-9.htm">Micah 7:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/micah/7-9.htm">Micah 7:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/micah/7-9.htm">Micah 7:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/micah/7-9.htm">Micah 7:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/micah/7-9.htm">Micah 7:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/micah/7-9.htm">Micah 7:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/micah/7-9.htm">Micah 7:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/micah/7-9.htm">Micah 7:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/micah/7-9.htm">OT Prophets: Micah 7:9 I will bear the indignation of Yahweh (Mc Mic. 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