Micah 7:9 “Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD,…”

Micah 7:9

Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.

World English Bible

I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he pleads my case and executes judgment for me. He will bring me out to the light. I will see his righteousness.

American Standard Version

I will bear the indignation of Jehovah, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.

Geneva Bible 1599

I will beare the wrath of the Lord because I haue sinned against him, vntill he pleade my cause, and execute iudgement for me: then will he bring me foorth to the light, and I shall see his righteousnesse.

Darby Translation

I will bear the indignation of Jehovah — for I have sinned against him — until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light; I shall behold his righteousness.

Young's Literal Translation

The indignation of Jehovah I do bear, For I have sinned against Him, Till that He doth plead my cause, And hath executed my judgment, He doth bring me forth to the light, I look on His righteousness.

Bible in Basic English

I will undergo the wrath of the Lord, because of my sin against him; till he takes up my cause and does what is right for me: when he makes me come out into the light, I will see his righteousness;

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Cross references

“bear”

Lamentations 3:39–42 Leviticus 26:41 1 Samuel 3:18 2 Samuel 24:17 Lamentations 1:18 2 Samuel 16:11

Lamentations 3:39–42 · BSB

Why should any mortal man complain, in view of his sins?

Leviticus 26:41 · BSB

and I acted with hostility toward them and brought them into the land of their enemies—and if their uncircumcised hearts will be humbled and they will make amends for their iniquity,

1 Samuel 3:18 · BSB

So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.”

2 Samuel 24:17 · BSB

When David saw the angel striking down the people, he said to the LORD, “Surely I, the shepherd, have sinned and acted wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? Please, let Your hand fall upon me and my father’s ho…

Lamentations 1:18 · BSB

The LORD is righteous, yet I rebelled against His command. Listen, all you people; look upon my suffering. My young men and maidens have gone into captivity.

2 Samuel 16:11 · BSB

Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “Behold, my own son, my own flesh and blood, seeks my life. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone and let him curse me, for the LORD has told him so.

“until”

1 Samuel 24:15 1 Samuel 25:39 1 Samuel 26:10 Psalm 7:6 Psalm 43:1 Jeremiah 50:17–20

1 Samuel 24:15 · BSB

May the LORD be our judge and decide between you and me. May He take notice and plead my case and deliver me from your hand.”

1 Samuel 25:39 · BSB

On hearing that Nabal was dead, David said, “Blessed be the LORD, who has upheld my cause against the reproach of Nabal and has restrained His servant from evil. For the LORD has brought the wickedness of Nabal down upon…

1 Samuel 26:10 · BSB

David added, “As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him down; either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish.

Psalm 7:6 · BSB

Arise, O LORD, in Your anger; rise up against the fury of my enemies. Awake, my God, and ordain judgment.

Psalm 43:1 · BSB

Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men.

Jeremiah 50:17–20 · BSB

Israel is a scattered flock, chased away by lions. The first to devour him was the king of Assyria; the last to crush his bones was Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.”

“he will”

1 Corinthians 4:5 Psalm 37:6 2 Thessalonians 1:5–10 Malachi 3:18 2 Timothy 4:8 Job 23:10

1 Corinthians 4:5 · BSB

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from…

Psalm 37:6 · BSB

He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun.

2 Thessalonians 1:5–10 · BSB

All this is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment. And so you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.

Malachi 3:18 · BSB

So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.”

2 Timothy 4:8 · BSB

From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

Job 23:10 · BSB

Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.

Also

Isaiah 46:13

Isaiah 46:13 · BSB

I am bringing My righteousness near; it is not far away, and My salvation will not be delayed. I will grant salvation to Zion and adorn Israel with My splendor.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

8Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.

10Then my enemy will see and will be covered with shame— she who said to me, “Where is the LORD your God?” My eyes will see her; at that time she will be trampled like mud in the streets.

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