NET Bible
"Indeed, the residents of Maroth hope for something good to happen, though the LORD has sent disaster against the city of Jerusalem."
— Micah 1:12, NET Bible
“For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but evil came down from the Lord unto the gate of Jerusalem.”
“For the inhabitant of Maroth waiteth anxiously for good, because evil is come down from Jehovah unto the gate of Jerusalem. ”
“For the inhabitant of Maroth waits anxiously for good, because evil has come down from Yahweh to the gate of Jerusalem.”
“For she is become weak unto good that dwelleth in bitterness: for evil is come down from the Lord into the gate of Jerusalem.”
“For the one living in Maroth is waiting for good: for evil has come down from the Lord to the doorways of Jerusalem.”
“For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but evil came down from the Lord unto the gate of Jerusalem.”
For Samaria’s disease is incurable. It has infected Judah; it has spread to the leadership of my people and even to Jerusalem!
Don’t spread the news in Gath! Don’t shed even a single tear! In Beth Leaphrah roll about in mourning in the dust!
Residents of Shaphir, pass by in nakedness and humiliation! The residents of Zaanan have not escaped. Beth Ezel mourns,“He takes from you what he desires.”
Indeed, the residents of Maroth hope for something good to happen, though the LORD has sent disaster against the city of Jerusalem.
Residents of Lachish, hitch the horses to the chariots! You influenced Daughter Zion to sin, for Israel’s rebellious deeds can be traced back to you!
Therefore you will have to say farewell to Moresheth Gath. The residents of Achzib will be as disappointing as a dried up well to the kings of Israel.
Residents of Mareshah, a conqueror will attack you, the leaders of Israel shall flee to Adullam.