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Micah 2:8

American Standard Version

But of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye strip the robe from off the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.

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Micah 2:8 in other translations

But lately my people have risen up as an enemy.
You strip the robe and clothing from those who pass by without a care, returning from battle.

Micah 2:8 · World English Bible

Micah 2:8 in context

  1. 6Prophesy ye not, thus they prophesy. They shall not prophesy to these: reproaches shall not depart.
  2. 7Shall it be said, O house of Jacob, Is the Spirit of Jehovah straitened? are these his doings? Do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?
  3. 8But of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye strip the robe from off the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.
  4. 9The women of my people ye cast out from their pleasant houses; from their young children ye take away my glory for ever.
  5. 10Arise ye, and depart; for this is not your resting-place; because of uncleanness that destroyeth, even with a grievous destruction.