Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The earth will become desolate because of its inhabitants, as the result of their deeds. New Living Translation But the land will become empty and desolate because of the wickedness of those who live there. English Standard Version But the earth will be desolate because of its inhabitants, for the fruit of their deeds. Berean Standard Bible Then the earth will become desolate because of its inhabitants, as the fruit of their deeds. Berean Literal Bible And the earth will be as a desolation over those dwelling on it for the fruit of their deeds. King James Bible Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate because of them that dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings. New King James Version Yet the land shall be desolate Because of those who dwell in it, And for the fruit of their deeds. New American Standard Bible And the earth will become a wasteland because of her inhabitants, On account of the fruit of their deeds. NASB 1995 And the earth will become desolate because of her inhabitants, On account of the fruit of their deeds. NASB 1977 And the earth will become desolate because of her inhabitants, On account of the fruit of their deeds. Legacy Standard Bible And the earth will become desolate because of her inhabitants, On account of the fruit of their deeds. Amplified Bible Yet the earth [beyond the land of Israel] shall become desolate because of those who dwell in it, Because of the fruit of their deeds. Berean Annotated Bible Then the earth will become desolate because of its inhabitants, as the fruit of their deeds. Christian Standard Bible Then the earth will become a wasteland because of its inhabitants and as a result of their actions. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the earth will become a wasteland because of its inhabitants and as a result of their actions. American Standard Version Yet shall the land be desolate because of them that dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings. Contemporary English Version Those nations will suffer disaster because of what they did. English Revised Version Yet shall the land be desolate because of them that dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings. GOD'S WORD® Translation The earth will become a wasteland for those who live on it because of what the people living there have done. Good News Translation But the earth will become a desert because of the wickedness of those who live on it. International Standard Version The land will become desolate because of its inhabitants, and as a result of their behavior. NET Bible The earth will become desolate because of what its inhabitants have done. New Heart English Bible Yet the land will be desolate because of those who dwell in it, for the fruit of their doings. Webster's Bible Translation Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate because of them that dwell in it, for the fruit of their doings. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the earth will become desolate because of its inhabitants, as the fruit of their deeds. World English Bible Yet the land will be desolate because of those who dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the land has been for a desolation, "" Because of its inhabitants, "" Because of the fruit of their doings. Berean Literal Bible And the earth will be as a desolation over those dwelling on it for the fruit of their deeds. Young's Literal Translation And the land hath been for a desolation, Because of its inhabitants, Because of the fruit of their doings. Smith's Literal Translation And the land was for a desolation upon its inhabitants from the fruit of their doings. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the land shall be made desolate, because of the inhabitants thereof, and for the fruit of their devices. Catholic Public Domain Version And the land will be in desolation, because of its inhabitants and because of the fruit of their intentions. New American Bible And the earth shall be a waste because of its inhabitants, as a result of their deeds. New Revised Standard Version But the earth will be desolate because of its inhabitants, for the fruit of their doings. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNevertheless the land shall be desolate to its inhabitants because of the fruit of their doings. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the land shall be for destruction to its inhabitants because of the fruit of their works OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the land shall be desolate for them that dwell therein, Because of the fruit of their doings. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the land shall be utterly desolate together with them that inhabit it, because of the fruit of their doings. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel Looks to the LORD…12On that day they will come to you from Assyria and the cities of Egypt, even from Egypt to the Euphrates, from sea to sea and mountain to mountain. 13Then the earth will become desolate because of its inhabitants, as the fruit of their deeds. Cross References Then the earth will become desolate Isaiah 24:1 Behold, the LORD lays waste the earth and leaves it in ruins. He will twist its surface and scatter its inhabitants— Jeremiah 4:27 For this is what the LORD says: “The whole land will be desolate, but I will not finish its destruction. Zephaniah 1:2-3 “I will completely sweep away everything from the face of the earth,” declares the LORD. / “I will sweep away man and beast; I will sweep away the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, and the idols with their wicked worshipers. I will cut off mankind from the face of the earth,” declares the LORD. because of its inhabitants Isaiah 24:5-6 The earth is defiled by its people; they have transgressed the laws; they have overstepped the decrees and broken the everlasting covenant. / Therefore a curse has consumed the earth, and its inhabitants must bear the guilt; the earth’s dwellers have been burned, and only a few survive. Leviticus 18:25-28 Even the land has become defiled, so I am punishing it for its sin, and the land will vomit out its inhabitants. / But you are to keep My statutes and ordinances, and you must not commit any of these abominations—neither your native-born nor the foreigner who lives among you. / For the men who were in the land before you committed all these abominations, and the land has become defiled. … Numbers 35:33-34 Do not pollute the land where you live, for bloodshed pollutes the land, and no atonement can be made for the land on which the blood is shed, except by the blood of the one who shed it. / Do not defile the land where you live and where I dwell. For I, the LORD, dwell among the Israelites.” as the fruit of their deeds Jeremiah 21:14 I will punish you as your deeds deserve, declares the LORD. I will kindle a fire in your forest that will consume everything around you.’” Proverbs 1:31 So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Isaiah 24:3-6 The earth will be utterly laid waste and thoroughly plundered. For the LORD has spoken this word. / The earth mourns and withers; the world languishes and fades; the exalted of the earth waste away. / The earth is defiled by its people; they have transgressed the laws; they have overstepped the decrees and broken the everlasting covenant. … Jeremiah 25:11-12 And this whole land will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon for seventy years. / But when seventy years are complete, I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation, the land of the Chaldeans, for their guilt, declares the LORD, and I will make it an everlasting desolation. Leviticus 26:32-35 And I will lay waste the land, so that your enemies who dwell in it will be appalled. / But I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out a sword after you as your land becomes desolate and your cities are laid waste. / Then the land shall enjoy its Sabbaths all the days it lies desolate, while you are in the land of your enemies. At that time the land will rest and enjoy its Sabbaths. … Isaiah 6:11-12 Then I asked: “How long, O Lord?” And He replied: “Until the cities lie ruined and without inhabitant, until the houses are left unoccupied and the land is desolate and ravaged, / until the LORD has driven men far away and the land is utterly forsaken. Ezekiel 33:28-29 I will make the land a desolate waste, and the pride of her strength will come to an end. The mountains of Israel will become desolate, so that no one will pass through. / Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have made the land a desolate waste because of all the abominations they have committed.’ Hosea 4:1-3 Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a case against the people of the land: “There is no truth, no loving devotion, and no knowledge of God in the land! / Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another. / Therefore the land mourns, and all who dwell in it will waste away with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air; even the fish of the sea disappear. Deuteronomy 28:23-24 The sky over your head will be bronze, and the earth beneath you iron. / The LORD will turn the rain of your land into dust and powder; it will descend on you from the sky until you are destroyed. Treasury of Scripture Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate because of them that dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings. Not withstanding the land shall be. Leviticus 26:33-39 And I will scatter you among the heathen, and will draw out a sword after you: and your land shall be desolate, and your cities waste… Isaiah 6:11-13 Then said I, Lord, how long? And he answered, Until the cities be wasted without inhabitant, and the houses without man, and the land be utterly desolate, … Isaiah 24:3-8 The land shall be utterly emptied, and utterly spoiled: for the LORD hath spoken this word… for. Micah 3:12 Therefore shall Zion for your sake be plowed as a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of the forest. Job 4:8 Even as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same. Proverbs 1:31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. Jump to Previous Account Deeds Desolate Desolation Doings Dwell Earth Fruit Inhabitants Notwithstanding Result Therein Waste WorksJump to Next Account Deeds Desolate Desolation Doings Dwell Earth Fruit Inhabitants Notwithstanding Result Therein Waste WorksMicah 7 1. The church, complaining of her small number,3. and the general corruption, 5. puts her confidence not in man, but in God. 8. She triumphs over her enemies. 14. She prays to God. 15. God comforts her by promises of confusion to her enemies; 18. and by his mercies. Then the earth will become desolate This phrase reflects a common theme in prophetic literature where the land suffers due to the sins of its people. The desolation of the earth is often seen as a direct consequence of human disobedience to God. In the context of Micah, this desolation can be linked to the impending judgment on Israel and Judah for their idolatry and social injustices. The imagery of desolation is reminiscent of the curses outlined in Deuteronomy 28:15-68, where disobedience leads to devastation. This also echoes the prophetic warnings found in Isaiah and Jeremiah, where the land mourns due to the people's transgressions. because of its inhabitants as the fruit of their deeds Persons / Places / Events 1. MicahA prophet in the 8th century BC, Micah is known for his messages of judgment and hope. He prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. 2. Judah and Israel The divided kingdoms of God's chosen people. Micah's prophecies were directed towards both, warning them of impending judgment due to their sins. 3. The Earth In this context, it refers to the land of Israel and Judah, which will suffer desolation as a consequence of the people's actions. 4. Inhabitants The people of Judah and Israel, whose sinful deeds have led to the prophesied desolation. 5. Deeds The actions and behaviors of the people, which include idolatry, injustice, and corruption, leading to God's judgment. Teaching Points The Consequences of SinSin has tangible consequences not only for individuals but also for the land and community. Our actions can lead to spiritual and physical desolation. God's Justice God's judgment is a response to persistent sin. He is just and will not overlook the deeds of the wicked. Call to Repentance Understanding the consequences of sin should lead us to repentance and a desire to align our lives with God's will. Hope in Restoration While judgment is certain, God's ultimate plan includes restoration for those who turn back to Him. Stewardship of the Earth As believers, we are called to be good stewards of the earth, recognizing that our actions impact the world around us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Micah 7:13?2. How does Micah 7:13 highlight the consequences of disobedience to God’s commands? 3. What lessons can we learn from the desolation described in Micah 7:13? 4. How does Micah 7:13 connect with the theme of judgment in the prophets? 5. In what ways can we apply Micah 7:13 to modern societal issues? 6. How can understanding Micah 7:13 strengthen our commitment to righteous living today? 7. What does Micah 7:13 reveal about God's judgment on the earth? 8. How does Micah 7:13 relate to the theme of divine retribution? 9. What historical context influenced the message of Micah 7:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Micah 7? 11. What was Jesus' purpose on Earth? 12. Why does Isaiah 24 describe devastation on a cosmic scale that seems scientifically impossible for the ancient world to witness or record? 13. In Isaiah 24:6, how could the 'curse' devour the earth if other parts of the Bible do not mention such a universal destruction? 14. What is the Bible's perspective on nationalism? What Does Micah 7:13 Mean Then the earth will become desolate• Micah envisions a literal, widespread devastation of the land—cities emptied, fields abandoned, life stripped away (cf. Isaiah 24:3–6; Jeremiah 4:26). • The phrase “then” ties this desolation to God’s announced timeline: after He gathers the nations to Israel (Micah 7:11-12), the planet itself faces judgment. • Scripture consistently links moral collapse with ecological ruin; Leviticus 26:32-33 shows God promising to make the land desolate when His people persist in sin. • This is neither poetic exaggeration nor symbolic only of personal hardship; it is a foretold, historical-future consequence that underscores the seriousness with which the Lord treats rebellion. Because of its inhabitants • The blame rests squarely on people, not chance, climate cycles, or foreign invaders alone (cf. Romans 8:20-22). • Human corruption—violence, idolatry, injustice—contaminates the earth itself (Genesis 6:11-13). • The prophet’s wording shifts responsibility from God’s arbitrary choice to mankind’s willful offenses; He reacts in holiness to what humans initiate in wickedness. • Every generation reading Micah is invited to consider, “Are we part of the problem or of the repentance?”—mirroring lessons from Jonah 3:4-10, where repentance averted destruction. As the fruit of their deeds • “Fruit” pictures a harvest: what was sown in sin now ripens into judgment (Proverbs 1:31; Galatians 6:7-8). • God’s justice is proportionate: the outcome matches the conduct. No punishment is random or excessive (Jeremiah 17:10). • This phrase also hints at a coming reversal for the faithful: if wicked deeds yield desolation, righteous deeds—rooted in faith—will yield restoration (Micah 7:18-19; Hosea 10:12). • Practical takeaway: everyday choices carry national and even global trajectories. Walking in obedience is never merely private; it restrains judgment and invites blessing (2 Chronicles 7:14). summary Micah 7:13 warns that the world will experience tangible devastation directly tied to human sin. God’s holiness demands that the land itself feel the weight of moral failure, yet His justice remains measured—people reap exactly what they sow. The verse calls every reader to turn from sin, steward creation faithfully, and trust the Lord who alone can transform desolation into renewal. (13) Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate.--There is still bitterness in the cup. In the midst of the triumphant expectation of the glory to come, there rises up the vision of the desolation of the land in the near future, by reason of the sins of the people.Verse 13. - Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate. Very many commentators consider the land of Canaan to be here intended, the prophet recurring to threatenings of judgment before the great restoration comes to pass; but it is best to regard the clause as referring to all the world, exclusive of Canaan. While the Messianic kingdom is set up, judgment shall fail upon the sinful world. "For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted" (Isaiah 60:12; comp. Revelation 12:12). And the material world shall suffer with its inhabitants (Genesis 3:15, 18; Genesis 6:13; Genesis 19:25; Isaiah 34:4, etc.). Their doings. Their evil deeds, especially the rejection of Messiah.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the earthהָאָ֛רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land will become וְהָיְתָ֥ה (wə·hā·yə·ṯāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be desolate לִשְׁמָמָ֖ה (liš·mā·māh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8077: Devastation, astonishment because of עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against its inhabitants, יֹֽשְׁבֶ֑יהָ (yō·šə·ḇe·hā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry as the result מִפְּרִ֖י (mip·pə·rî) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6529: Fruit of their deeds. מַֽעַלְלֵיהֶֽם׃ (ma·‘al·lê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4611: A deed, practice Links Micah 7:13 NIVMicah 7:13 NLT Micah 7:13 ESV Micah 7:13 NASB Micah 7:13 KJV Micah 7:13 BibleApps.com Micah 7:13 Biblia Paralela Micah 7:13 Chinese Bible Micah 7:13 French Bible Micah 7:13 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Micah 7:13 Yet the land will be desolate because (Mc Mic. 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