Micah 7:5 net — Do not rely on a friend; do not trust a companion! Even with the one who lies in your arms, do not share secrets!

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"Do not rely on a friend; do not trust a companion! Even with the one who lies in your arms, do not share secrets!"

— Micah 7:5, NET Bible

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Micah 7 — Context

2

Faithful men have disappeared from the land; there are no godly men left. They all wait in ambush to shed blood; they hunt their own brother with a net.

3

They are experts at doing evil; government officials and judges take bribes, prominent men announce what they wish and then they plan it out.

4

The best of them is like a thorn; their godly are like a thorn bush. Woe to your watchmen; your appointed punishment is on the way. The time of their confusion is now.

5

Do not rely on a friend; do not trust a companion! Even with the one who lies in your arms, do not share secrets!

6

For a son thinks his father is a fool, a daughter challenges her mother, and a daughter-in-law her mother-in-law; a man’s enemies are his own family.

7

But I will keep watching for the LORD; I will wait for the God who delivers me. My God will listen to me.

8

Jerusalem Will Be Vindicated My enemies, do not gloat over me! Though I have fallen, I will get up. Though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.

Micah 7:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Micah 7:5 say?
Micah 7:5 in the NET Bible reads: “Do not rely on a friend; do not trust a companion! Even with the one who lies in your arms, do not share secrets!”
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 (NET): “Do not rely on a friend; do not trust a companion! Even with the one who lies in your arms, do not share secrets!” 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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