Micah 6:12 nasb — "For the rich men of the city are full of violence, Her residents speak lies, And their tongue is deceitful in their mo…

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""For the rich men of the city are full of violence, Her residents speak lies, And their tongue is deceitful in their mouth."

— Micah 6:12, NASB

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Micah 6 — Context

9

The voice of the LORD will call to the city-- And it is sound wisdom to fear Your name: "Hear, O tribe. Who has appointed its time?

10

"Is there yet a man in the wicked house, Along with treasures of wickedness And a short measure that is cursed?

11

"Can I justify wicked scales And a bag of deceptive weights?

12

"For the rich men of the city are full of violence, Her residents speak lies, And their tongue is deceitful in their mouth.

13

"So also I will make you sick, striking you down, Desolating you because of your sins.

14

"You will eat, but you will not be satisfied, And your vileness will be in your midst. You will try to remove for safekeeping, But you will not preserve anything, And what you do preserve I will give to the sword.

15

"You will sow but you will not reap. You will tread the olive but will not anoint yourself with oil; And the grapes, but you will not drink wine.

Micah 6:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Micah 6:12 say?
Micah 6:12 in the NASB reads: “"For the rich men of the city are full of violence, Her residents speak lies, And their tongue is deceitful in their mouth.”
Where is Micah 6:12 in the Bible?
Micah 6:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Micah, chapter 6, verse 12.
Who wrote Micah?
Micah is traditionally attributed to Micah of Moresheth. It was written c. 735–700 BC.
What is the book of Micah about?
Micah pronounces judgment on the corruption of leaders, prophets, and priests, but also points beyond it — to a ruler who will come from Bethlehem and shepherd God's flock. His famous summary of true religion still defines covenant life.
What are the major themes of Micah?
Micah explores themes including Justice, Mercy, Humility, Bethlehem, Coming Ruler. These themes shape the meaning and context of Micah 6:12.
What translation should I read Micah 6:12 in?
Micah 6:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Micah 6:12?
Micah 6:12 reads (NASB): “"For the rich men of the city are full of violence, Her residents speak lies, And their tongue is deceitful in their mouth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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