Parallel Bible results for "micah 5:6-15"

Micah 5:6-15

Good News Translation GNT

6 By force of arms they will conquer Assyria, the land of Nimrod, and they will save us from the Assyrians when they invade our territory.

7 The people of Israel who survive will be like refreshing dew sent by the Lord for many nations, like showers on growing plants. They will depend on God, not people.

8 Those who are left among the nations will be like a lion hunting for food in a forest or a pasture: it gets in among the sheep, pounces on them, and tears them to pieces - and there is no hope of rescue.

9 Israel will conquer her enemies and destroy them all.

10 The Lord says, "At that time I will take away your horses and destroy your chariots.

11 I will destroy the cities in your land and tear down all your defenses.

12 I will destroy the magic charms you use and leave you without any fortunetellers.

13 I will destroy your idols and sacred stone pillars; no longer will you worship the things that you yourselves have made.

14 I will pull down the images of the goddess Asherah in your land and destroy your cities.

15 And in my great anger I will take revenge on all nations that have not obeyed me."

New International Version NIV

6 who will rule the land of Assyria with the sword, the land of Nimrod with drawn sword.He will deliver us from the Assyrians when they invade our land and march across our borders.

7 The remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, which do not wait for anyone or depend on man.

8 The remnant of Jacob will be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples, like a lion among the beasts of the forest, like a young lion among flocks of sheep, which mauls and mangles as it goes, and no one can rescue.

9 Your hand will be lifted up in triumph over your enemies, and all your foes will be destroyed.

10 “In that day,” declares the LORD, “I will destroy your horses from among you and demolish your chariots.

11 I will destroy the cities of your land and tear down all your strongholds.

12 I will destroy your witchcraft and you will no longer cast spells.

13 I will destroy your idols and your sacred stones from among you; you will no longer bow down to the work of your hands.

14 I will uproot from among you your Asherah poleswhen I demolish your cities.

15 I will take vengeance in anger and wrath on the nations that have not obeyed me.”