Micah 7:5 nasb — Do not trust in a neighbor; Do not have confidence in a friend. From her who lies in your bosom Guard your lips.

NASB

"Do not trust in a neighbor; Do not have confidence in a friend. From her who lies in your bosom Guard your lips."

— Micah 7:5, NASB

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Micah 7 — Context

2

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.

3

Concerning evil, both hands do it well. The prince asks, also the judge, for a bribe, And a great man speaks the desire of his soul; So they weave it together.

4

The best of them is like a briar, The most upright like a thorn hedge. The day when you post your watchmen, Your punishment will come. Then their confusion will occur.

5

Do not trust in a neighbor; Do not have confidence in a friend. From her who lies in your bosom Guard your lips.

6

For son treats father contemptuously, Daughter rises up against her mother, Daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; A man's enemies are the men of his own household.

7

But as for me, I will watch expectantly for the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.

8

Do not rejoice over me, O my enemy. Though I fall I will rise; Though I dwell in darkness, the LORD is a light for me.

Micah 7:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Micah 7:5 say?
Micah 7:5 in the NASB reads: “Do not trust in a neighbor; Do not have confidence in a friend. From her who lies in your bosom Guard your lips.”
Where is Micah 7:5 in the Bible?
Micah 7:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Micah, chapter 7, verse 5.
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 7:5.
What translation should I read Micah 7:5 in?
Micah 7:5 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 7:5?
Micah 7:5 reads (NASB): “Do not trust in a neighbor; Do not have confidence in a friend. From her who lies in your bosom Guard your lips.” 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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