Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The faithful have been swept from the land; not one upright person remains. Everyone lies in wait to shed blood; they hunt each other with nets. New Living Translation The godly people have all disappeared; not one honest person is left on the earth. They are all murderers, setting traps even for their own brothers. English Standard Version The godly has perished from the earth, and there is no one upright among mankind; they all lie in wait for blood, and each hunts the other with a net. Berean Standard Bible The godly man has perished from the earth; there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; they hunt one another with a net. King James Bible The good man is perished out of the earth: and there is none upright among men: they all lie in wait for blood; they hunt every man his brother with a net. New King James Version The faithful man has perished from the earth, And there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; Every man hunts his brother with a net. New American Standard Bible The godly person has perished from the land, And there is no upright person among mankind. All of them lie in wait for bloodshed; Each of them hunts the other with a net. NASB 1995 The godly person has perished from the land, And there is no upright person among men. All of them lie in wait for bloodshed; Each of them hunts the other with a net. NASB 1977 The godly person has perished from the land, And there is no upright person among men. All of them lie in wait for bloodshed; Each of them hunts the other with a net. Legacy Standard Bible The holy one has perished from the land, And there is no upright person among men. All of them lie in wait for bloodshed; Each of them hunts the other with a net. Amplified Bible The godly person [who is faithful and loyal to God] has perished from the earth, And there is no upright person [one with good character and moral integrity] among men. They all lie in wait to shed blood; Each hunts the other with a net. Christian Standard Bible Faithful people have vanished from the land; there is no one upright among the people. All of them wait in ambush to shed blood; they hunt each other with a net. Holman Christian Standard Bible Godly people have vanished from the land; there is no one upright among the people. All of them wait in ambush to shed blood; they hunt each other with a net. American Standard Version The godly man is perished out of the earth, and there is none upright among men: they all lie in wait for blood; they hunt every man his brother with a net. Contemporary English Version No one is loyal to God; no one does right. Everyone is brutal and eager to deceive everyone else. English Revised Version The godly man is perished out of the earth, and there is none upright among men: they all lie in wait for blood; they hunt every man his brother with a net. GOD'S WORD® Translation Faithful people are gone from the earth, and no one is decent. All people lie in ambush to commit murder. They trap each other with nets. Good News Translation There is not an honest person left in the land, no one loyal to God. Everyone is waiting for a chance to commit murder. Everyone hunts down their own people. International Standard Version The faithful have died off, and there is not one upright human being in the land. They all stalk one another with lethal intent, a man will even hunt his own brother with a net. Majority Standard Bible The godly man has perished from the earth; there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; they hunt one another with a net. NET Bible Faithful men have disappeared from the land; there are no godly men left. They all wait in ambush so they can shed blood; they hunt their own brother with a net. New Heart English Bible The faithful have vanished from the earth, and there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; every man hunts his brother with a net. Webster's Bible Translation The good man hath perished from the earth: and there is none upright among men: they all lie in wait for blood; they hunt every man his brother with a net. World English Bible The godly man has perished out of the earth, and there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; every man hunts his brother with a net. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe kind have perished out of the land, "" And upright among men—there are none, "" All of them lie in wait for blood, "" They each hunt his brother [with] a net. Young's Literal Translation Perished hath the kind out of the land, And upright among men -- there are none, All of them for blood lie in wait, Each his brother they hunt with a net. Smith's Literal Translation The merciful one perished from the earth, and none upright among men: they all will lie in wait for bloods; they will hunt each his brother with a net. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe holy man is perished out of the earth, and there is none upright among men: they all lie in wait for blood, every one hunteth his brother to death. Catholic Public Domain Version The holy ones pass away from the land, and there is no one righteous among men. All wait in ambush for blood; a man hunts his brother to death. New American Bible The faithful have vanished from the earth, no mortal is just! They all lie in wait to shed blood, each one ensnares the other. New Revised Standard Version The faithful have disappeared from the land, and there is no one left who is upright; they all lie in wait for blood, and they hunt each other with nets. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe righteous man has perished from the earth, and there is none upright among men; they all lie in wait for blood; they hunt every man his brother for destruction. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Holy One has perished from the Earth, and there is none upright among the children of men! All of them lay in ambush, and they hunt, each man, his brother for destruction OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The godly man is perished out of the earth, And the upright among men is no more; They all lie in wait for blood; They hunt every man his brother with a net. Brenton Septuagint Translation For the godly is perished from the earth; and there is none among men that orders his way aright: they all quarrel even to blood: they grievously afflict every one his neighbour: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel's Great Misery1Woe is me! For I am like one gathering summer fruit at the gleaning of the vineyard; there is no cluster to eat, no early fig that I crave. 2The godly man has perished from the earth; there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; they hunt one another with a net. 3Both hands are skilled at evil; the prince and the judge demand a bribe. When the powerful utters his evil desire, they all conspire together.… Cross References Isaiah 57:1 The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one considers that the righteous are taken away from the presence of evil. Psalm 12:1 For the choirmaster. According to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. Help, O LORD, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men. Jeremiah 5:1 “Go up and down the streets of Jerusalem. Look now and take note; search her squares. If you can find a single person, anyone who acts justly, anyone who seeks the truth, then I will forgive the city. Hosea 4:1-2 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. Isaiah 59:4 No one calls for justice; no one pleads his case honestly. They rely on empty pleas; they tell lies; they conceive mischief and give birth to iniquity. Psalm 14:2-3 The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. / All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. Romans 3:10-12 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one. / There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. / All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.” Ezekiel 22:30 I searched for a man among them to repair the wall and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, so that I should not destroy it. But I found no one. Isaiah 1:21 See how the faithful city has become a harlot! She once was full of justice; righteousness resided within her, but now only murderers! Jeremiah 9:4-5 “Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander. / Each one betrays his friend; no one tells the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they wear themselves out committing iniquity. Matthew 24:12 Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. Luke 18:8 I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?” Isaiah 59:14-15 So justice is turned away, and righteousness stands at a distance. For truth has stumbled in the public square, and honesty cannot enter. / Truth is missing, and whoever turns from evil becomes prey. The LORD looked and was displeased that there was no justice. Zephaniah 3:3-4 Her princes are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves, leaving nothing for the morning. / Her prophets are reckless, faithless men. Her priests profane the sanctuary; they do violence to the law. 2 Timothy 3:1-5 But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come. / For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, / unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, ... Treasury of Scripture The good man is perished out of the earth: and there is none upright among men: they all lie in wait for blood; they hunt every man his brother with a net. good. Psalm 12:1 To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. Psalm 14:1-3 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good… Isaiah 57:1 The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come. they all. Proverbs 1:11 If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: Proverbs 12:6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. Isaiah 59:7 Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; wasting and destruction are in their paths. hunt. 1 Samuel 24:11 Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it. 1 Samuel 26:20 Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of the LORD: for the king of Israel is come out to seek a flea, as when one doth hunt a partridge in the mountains. Psalm 57:6 They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah. Jump to Previous Blood Bloodshed Earth Godly Good Hunt Hunts Kind Lie Net Perished Secretly Swept Upright Wait WaitingJump to Next Blood Bloodshed Earth Godly Good Hunt Hunts Kind Lie Net Perished Secretly Swept Upright Wait WaitingMicah 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. The godly man has perished from the earth; This phrase reflects a lament over the scarcity of righteous individuals in society. It echoes the sentiments found in Psalm 12:1, where the psalmist cries out for the faithful who have vanished. Historically, this could be seen during the time of Micah, when Israel and Judah were experiencing moral and spiritual decline. The absence of godly individuals suggests a society that has turned away from God's commandments, leading to widespread corruption and injustice. This can also be seen as a foreshadowing of the ultimate need for a savior, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who embodies perfect righteousness. there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; they hunt one another with a net. Persons / Places / Events 1. MicahA prophet in the 8th century BC, Micah delivered messages of judgment and hope to the people of Judah and Israel. His prophecies often addressed social injustices and the need for repentance. 2. Judah and Israel The divided kingdoms of God's chosen people during Micah's time. Both kingdoms were experiencing moral and spiritual decline, which Micah addresses in his prophecies. 3. The godly man Represents the righteous individuals who follow God's commandments. In this verse, their absence highlights the moral decay of society. 4. The upright Those who live with integrity and righteousness. Their scarcity in the land signifies a deep spiritual crisis. 5. Blood and net Metaphors for violence and deceit. These terms illustrate the pervasive corruption and treachery among the people. Teaching Points Moral Decline and Its ConsequencesThe absence of godly individuals leads to societal chaos and violence. Believers are called to uphold righteousness even when it seems scarce. The Importance of Righteousness In a world where integrity is rare, Christians are encouraged to be the light and salt, preserving godliness in their communities. Vigilance Against Deceit The imagery of hunting with a net warns against the subtle and pervasive nature of sin. Believers must remain vigilant and discerning. Hope in Divine Justice Despite the grim picture, God's justice will ultimately prevail. Christians can find hope in God's promise to restore righteousness. Community and Accountability The absence of upright individuals underscores the need for Christian fellowship and accountability to maintain spiritual integrity.(2) With a net.--The net, which in the Hebrew term comes from a verb meaning to shut up, was used both by the fisherman and the fowler. "They lay wait for one another, as hunters for wild beasts."Verse 2. - This verse explains the preceding comparison; the grape and the early fig represent the righteous man. The good man; LXX., εὐσεβής, the godly, pious man. The Hebrew word (khasidh) implies one who exercises love to others, who is merciful, loving, and righteous. Is perished out of the earth; has disappeared from the world (comp. Psalm 14:2, 3; and especially Isaiah 57:1). They all lie in wait for blood. They all practise violence and rapine, and meditate how they may pursue their evil designs, even to the shedding of blood. LXX., πάντες εἰς αϊματα δικάζονται, which narrows the charge to one special kind of iniquity, vie. committing judicial murders. They hunt every man his brother with a net. They ought to love their brethren, their fellow countrymen, partakers of the same hope and privileges (Leviticus 19:18). Instead of this, they pursue them as the fowler traps birds, or the hunter beasts. The word rendered "net" (cherem) is in most versions translated "destruction." Thus, Septuagint, ἐκθλίβουσιν ἐκθλιβῇ: Vulgate, ad mortem venatur; so the Syriac and Chaldee. In the present connection it is best taken as "net" (Habakkuk 1:15). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The godly [man]חָסִיד֙ (ḥā·sîḏ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2623: Kind, pious has perished אָבַ֤ד (’ā·ḇaḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6: To wander away, lose oneself, to perish from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the earth; הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land there is no אָ֑יִן (’ā·yin) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle one upright וְיָשָׁ֥ר (wə·yā·šār) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3477: Straight, right among men. בָּאָדָ֖ם (bā·’ā·ḏām) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being They all כֻּלָּם֙ (kul·lām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every lie in wait יֶאֱרֹ֔בוּ (ye·’ĕ·rō·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 693: To lie in wait for blood; לְדָמִ֣ים (lə·ḏā·mîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed they hunt יָצ֥וּדוּ (yā·ṣū·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6679: To lie alongside, to catch an animal, to victual each אִ֥ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person other אָחִ֖יהוּ (’ā·ḥî·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) with a net. חֵֽרֶם׃ (ḥê·rem) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2764: A net, a doomed object, extermination Links Micah 7:2 NIVMicah 7:2 NLT Micah 7:2 ESV Micah 7:2 NASB Micah 7:2 KJV Micah 7:2 BibleApps.com Micah 7:2 Biblia Paralela Micah 7:2 Chinese Bible Micah 7:2 French Bible Micah 7:2 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Micah 7:2 The godly man has perished out (Mc Mic. 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