Micah 7:5
“Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.”
Micah 7:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Believe not a friend, and trust not in a prince: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that sleepeth in thy bosom.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Trust ye not in a neighbor; put ye not confidence in a friend; keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
- DARBYDarby
- Believe ye not in a companion, put not confidence in a familiar friend: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Don't trust in a neighbor. Don't put confidence in a friend. With the woman lying in your embrace, be careful of the words of your mouth!
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Believe not in a friend, trust not in a leader, From her who is lying in thy bosom keep the openings of thy mouth.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
Context: Micah 7
3That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge asketh for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth his mischievous desire: so they wrap it up.
4The best of them is as a brier: the most upright is sharper than a thorn hedge: the day of thy watchmen and thy visitation cometh; now shall be their perplexity.
5Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
6For the son dishonoureth the father, the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter in law against her mother in law; a man's enemies are the men of his own house.
7Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.
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.