Micah 2:6
“Prophesy ye not, say they to them that prophesy: they shall not prophesy to them, that they shall not take shame.”
Micah 2:6 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Prophesy ye not, say they to them that prophesy: they shall not prophesy to them, that they shall not take shame.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Speak ye not, saying: It shall not drop upon these, confusion shall not take them.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Prophesy ye not, thus they prophesy. They shall not prophesy to these: reproaches shall not depart.
- DARBYDarby
- Prophesy ye not, they prophesy. If they do not prophesy to these, the ignominy will not depart.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Don't prophesy! They prophesy. Don't prophesy about these things. Disgrace won't overtake us.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Ye do not prophesy ; they do prophesy, They do not prophesy to these, It doth not remove shame.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Do not prophesy, they say to those who prophesy; they will not prophesy to them, so they will not face shame.
Context: Micah 2
4In that day shall one take up a parable against you, and lament with a doleful lamentation, and say, We be utterly spoiled: he hath changed the portion of my people: how hath he removed it from me! turning away he hath divided our fields.
5Therefore thou shalt have none that shall cast a cord by lot in the congregation of the LORD.
6Prophesy ye not, say they to them that prophesy: they shall not prophesy to them, that they shall not take shame.
7O thou that art named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the LORD straitened? are these his doings? do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?
8Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.
About Micah 2: Woe to Those Who Plot Evil
Micah denounces the rulers and leaders of Israel and Judah who plot evil and oppress the poor.
Commentary
In Micah 2, the prophet Micah speaks out against the wickedness of the people of Israel. He condemns their greed and selfishness, and warns them of the consequences of their actions. He speaks of a coming judgment, and of the destruction that will come upon them if they do not repent.