Micah 7:19
“He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.”
Micah 7:19 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- He will turn again, and have mercy on us: he will put away our iniquities: and he will cast all our sins into the bottom of the sea.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- He will again have compassion upon us; he will tread our iniquities under foot; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
- DARBYDarby
- He will yet again have compassion on us, he will tread under foot our iniquities: and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He will again have compassion on us. He will tread our iniquities under foot; and you will cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- He doth turn back, He pitieth us, He doth subdue our iniquities, And Thou castest into the depths of the sea all their sins.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
Context: Micah 7
17They shall lick the dust like a serpent, they shall move out of their holes like worms of the earth: they shall be afraid of the LORD our God, and shall fear because of thee.
18Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
19He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
20Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob, and the mercy to Abraham, which thou hast sworn unto our fathers from the days of old.
About Micah 7: God's Forgiveness and Restoration
Micah speaks of the Lord's forgiveness and restoration of His people, and of a time when the people will trust in God and live in peace.
Commentary
In Micah 7, the prophet Micah speaks of the Lord's judgment on Israel for their sins. He laments the state of the nation, noting that there is no one who is faithful or just, and that even those who are closest to them have become their enemies. He calls on the Lord to remember His promises and to act on behalf of His people. He also speaks of the Lord's mercy and compassion, and of His willingness to forgive and restore His people.