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This is the first chapter of Micah.
âMicah 1:1-16 MSGâŹ
[1] Godâs Message as it came to Micah of Moresheth. It came during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. It had to do with what was going on in Samaria and Jerusalem. God [2] Listen, peopleâall of you. Listen, earth, and everyone in it: The Master, God, takes the witness stand against you, the Master from his Holy Temple. * * * [3-5] Look, here he comes! God, from his place! He comes down and strides across mountains and hills. Mountains sink under his feet, valleys split apart; The rock mountains crumble into gravel, the river valleys leak like sieves. All this because of Jacobâs sin, because Israelâs family did wrong. You ask, âSo what is Jacobâs sin?â Just look at Samariaâisnât it obvious? And all the sex-and-religion shrines in Judahâ isnât Jerusalem responsible? * * * [6-7] âIâm turning Samaria into a heap of rubble, a vacant lot littered with garbage. Iâll dump the stones from her buildings in the valley and leave her abandoned foundations exposed. All her carved and cast gods and goddesses will be sold for stove wood and scrap metal, All her sacred fertility groves burned to the ground, All the sticks and stones she worshiped as gods, destroyed. These were her earnings from her life as a whore. This is what happens to the fees of a whore.â * * * [8-9] This is why I lament and mourn. This is why I go around in rags and barefoot. This is why I howl like a pack of coyotes, and moan like a mournful owl in the night. God has inflicted punishing wounds; Judah has been wounded with no healing in sight. Judgment has marched through the city gates. Jerusalem must face the charges. * * * [10-16] Donât gossip about this in Telltown. Donât waste your tears. In Dustville, roll in the dust. In Alarmtown, the alarm is sounded. The citizens of Exitburgh will never get out alive. Lament, Last-Stand City: Thereâs nothing in you left standing. The villagers of Bittertown wait in vain for sweet peace. Harsh judgment has come from God and entered Peace City. All you who live in Chariotville, get in your chariots for flight. You led the daughter of Zion into trusting not God but chariots. Similar sins in Israel also got their start in you. Go ahead and give your good-bye gifts to Good-byeville. Miragetown beckoned but disappointed Israelâs kings. Inheritance City has lost its inheritance. Glorytown has seen its last of glory. Shave your heads in mourning over the loss of your precious towns. Go bald as a goose eggâtheyâve gone into exile and arenât coming back.


Verses 10-16 are yet another example of the Message Bible dropping the ball. Telltown? Dustville? Alarmtown? It’s not adding anything, and in fact, it’s more confusing, to use made up names/words like this!
âMicah 1:10-16 AMPCâŹ
[10] In Gath [a city in Philistia] announce it not; in Acco weep not at all, [betraying your grief to foreigners; but among your own people] in Beth-le-aphrah [house of dust] roll yourself in the dust. [11] Pass on your way [into exile], dwellers of Shaphir, in shameful nakedness. The dwellers of Zaanan dare not come forth; the wailing of Beth-ezel takes away from you the place on which it stands. [12] For the inhabitant of Maroth [bitterness] writhes in pain [at its losses] and waits anxiously for good, because evil comes down from the Lord to the gate of Jerusalem. [13] Bind the chariot to the swift steed, O lady inhabitant of Lachish; you were the beginning of sin to the Daughter of Zion, for the transgressions of Israel were found in you. [14] Therefore you must give parting gifts to Moresheth-gath [Micah’s home town]; the houses of Achzib [place of deceit] shall be a deception to the kings of Israel. [15] Yet will I bring a conqueror upon you, O lady inhabitant of Mareshah, who shall possess you; the glory and nobility of Israel shall come to Adullam [to hide in the caves, as did David]. [I Sam. 22:1.] [16] Make yourself bald in mourning and cut off your hair for the children of your delight; enlarge your baldness as the eagle, for [your children] shall be carried from you into exile.
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For those who are curious…
âMicah 1:10-15 GNVâŹ
[10] Declare ye it not at Gath, neither weepe ye: for the house of Aphrah roule thy selfe in the dust. [11] Thou that dwellest at Shaphir, go together naked with shame: she that dwelleth at Zaanan, shall not come forth in ye mourning of Beth-ezel: the enemie shall receiue of you for his standing. [12] For the inhabitant of Maroth wayted for good, but euill came from the Lord vnto the gate of Ierusalem. [13] O thou inhabitant of Lachish, binde the charet to the beastes of price: she is the beginning of the sinne to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee. [14] Therefore shalt thou giue presents to Moresheth Gath: the houses of Achzib shalbe as a lye to the Kings of Israel. [15] Yet will I bring an heire vnto thee, O inhabitant of Mareshah, he shall come vnto Adullam, the glorie of Israel.
âMicheas (Micah) 1:10-15 DRC1752âŹ
[10] Declare ye it not in Geth, weep ya not with tears: in the house of Dust sprinkle yourselves with dust. [11] And pass away, O thou that dwellest in the Beautiful place, covered with thy shame: she went not forth that dwelleth in the confines: the House adjoining shall receive mourning from you, which stood by herself. [12] For she is become weak unto good that dwelleth in bitterness: for evil is come down from the Lord into the gate of Jerusalem. [13] A tumult of chariots hath astonished the inhabitants of Lachis: it is the beginning of sin to the daughter of Sion, for in thee were found the crimes of Israel. [14] Therefore shall she send messengers to the inheritance of Geth: the houses of lying to deceive the kings of Israel. [15] Yet will I bring an heir to thee that dwellest in Maresa: even to Odollam shall the glory of Israel come.
âMicah 1:10-15 YLT98âŹ
[10] In Gath tell ye not â in Acco weep not, In Beth-Aphrah, in dust roll thyself. [11] Pass over for thee, O inhabitant of Shaphir, Naked one of shame. Not gone out hath the inhabitant of Zaanan, The lamentation of Beth-Ezel doth take from you its standing. [12] For stayed for good hath the inhabitant of Maroth, For evil hath come down from Jehovah to the gate of Jerusalem. [13] Bind the chariot to a swift beast, O inhabitant of Lachish, The beginning of sin [is] she to the daughter of Zion, For in thee have been found the transgressions of Israel. [14] Therefore thou givest presents to Moresheth-Gath, The houses of Achzib become a lying thing to the kings of Israel. [15] Yet the possessor I do bring in to thee, O inhabitant of Mareshah, To Adullam come in doth the honour of Israel.
âMikhah (Mic) 1:10-15 CJBâŹ
[10] Donât tell about it in Gat, donât shed any tears. At Beit-Lâafrah [house of dust] roll yourself in the dust. [11] Inhabitants of Shafir, pass on your way in nakedness and shame. The inhabitants of Tzaâanan have not left yet. The wailing of Beit-Haâetzel will remove from you their support. [12] The inhabitants of Marot have no hope of anything good; for Adonai has sent down disaster to the very gate of Yerushalayim. [13] Harness the chariots to the fastest horses, inhabitants of Lakhish; she was the beginning of sin for the daughter of Tziyon; for the crimes of Israâel are traceable to you. [14] Therefore you must bestow parting gifts upon Moreshet-Gat. The houses of Akhziv will disappoint the kings of Israâel. [15] Inhabitants of Mareshah, I have yet to bring you the one who will [invade and] possess you. The glory of Israâel will come to âAdulam.
âMicah 1:10-15 KJVAAEâŹ
[10] Declare ye it not at Gath, weep ye not at all: in the house of Aphrah roll thyself in the dust. [11] Pass ye away, thou inhabitant of Saphir, having thy shame naked: the inhabitant of Za´anan came not forth in the mourning of Bethâe´zel; he shall receive of you his standing. [12] For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but evil came down from the Lord unto the gate of Jerusalem. [13] O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast: she is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee. [14] Therefore shalt thou give presents to Mo´reshethâgath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel. [15] Yet will I bring an heir unto thee, O inhabitant of Mare´shah: he shall come unto Adul´lam the glory of Israel.
âMicah 1:10-15 KJVâŹ
[10] Declare ye it not at Gath, weep ye not at all: in the house of Aphrah roll thyself in the dust. [11] Pass ye away, thou inhabitant of Saphir, having thy shame naked: the inhabitant of Zaanan came not forth in the mourning of Beth-ezel; he shall receive of you his standing. [12] For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but evil came down from the LORD unto the gate of Jerusalem. [13] O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast: she is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee. [14] Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moresheth-gath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel. [15] Yet will I bring an heir unto thee, O inhabitant of Mareshah: he shall come unto Adullam the glory of Israel.
âMicah 1:10-15 NKJVâŹ
[10] Tell it not in Gath, Weep not at all; In Beth Aphrah Roll yourself in the dust. [11] Pass by in naked shame, you inhabitant of Shaphir; The inhabitant of Zaanan does not go out. Beth Ezel mourns; Its place to stand is taken away from you. [12] For the inhabitant of Maroth pined for good, But disaster came down from the Lord To the gate of Jerusalem. [13] O inhabitant of Lachish, Harness the chariot to the swift steeds (She was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion), For the transgressions of Israel were found in you. [14] Therefore you shall give presents to Moresheth Gath; The houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel. [15] I will yet bring an heir to you, O inhabitant of Mareshah; The glory of Israel shall come to Adullam.
âMicah 1:10-15 AMPCâŹ
[10] In Gath [a city in Philistia] announce it not; in Acco weep not at all, [betraying your grief to foreigners; but among your own people] in Beth-le-aphrah [house of dust] roll yourself in the dust. [11] Pass on your way [into exile], dwellers of Shaphir, in shameful nakedness. The dwellers of Zaanan dare not come forth; the wailing of Beth-ezel takes away from you the place on which it stands. [12] For the inhabitant of Maroth [bitterness] writhes in pain [at its losses] and waits anxiously for good, because evil comes down from the Lord to the gate of Jerusalem. [13] Bind the chariot to the swift steed, O lady inhabitant of Lachish; you were the beginning of sin to the Daughter of Zion, for the transgressions of Israel were found in you. [14] Therefore you must give parting gifts to Moresheth-gath [Micah’s home town]; the houses of Achzib [place of deceit] shall be a deception to the kings of Israel. [15] Yet will I bring a conqueror upon you, O lady inhabitant of Mareshah, who shall possess you; the glory and nobility of Israel shall come to Adullam [to hide in the caves, as did David]. [I Sam. 22:1.]
âMicah 1:10-15 AMPâŹ
[10] Announce it not in Gath [in Philistia], Weep not at all [and in this way betray your grief to Gentiles]; In Beth-le-aphrah (House of Dust) roll in the dust [among your own people]. [11] Go on your way [into exileâstripped of beauty, disarmed], inhabitants of Shaphir (Beautiful), in shameful nakedness. The inhabitant of Zaanan (Go Out) does not go out [of the house]; The wailing of Beth-ezel (House of Removal) will take away from you its support. [12] For the inhabitant of Maroth (Bitterness) Writhes in pain [at its losses] and waits anxiously for good, Because a catastrophe has come down from the Lord To the gate of Jerusalem. [13] Harness the chariot to the team of horses [to escape the invasion], O inhabitant of Lachishâ She was the beginning of sin To the Daughter of Zion (Jerusalem)â Because in you were found The rebellious acts of Israel. [14] Therefore you will give parting gifts On behalf of Moresheth-gath (Micahâs home); The houses of Achzib (Place of Deceit) will become a deception To the kings of Israel. [15] Moreover, I will bring on you The one who takes possession, O inhabitant of Mareshah (Prominent Place). The glory (nobility) of Israel will enter Adullam [seeking refuge].
âMicah 1:10-15 ERVâŹ
[10] Donât tell it in Gath. Donât cry in Acco. Roll yourself in the dust at Beth Ophrah. [11] You people living in Shaphir, pass on your way, naked and ashamed. The people living in Zaanan will not come out. The people in Beth Ezel will cry and take their support from you. [12] The people living in Maroth wait for something good to happen, even though trouble has come down from the Lord and has reached the city gate of Jerusalem. [13] You people living in Lachish, get the horses ready for your chariots. You are guilty of the same sins Israel committed, and you brought those sins to Jerusalem. [14] So you must give goodbye gifts to Moresheth in Gath. The houses in Aczib will trick the kings of Israel. [15] You people who live in Mareshah, I will bring someone against you who will take the things you own. The Glory of Israel will come into Adullam.
âMicah 1:10-15 NIVâŹ
[10] Tell it not in Gath; weep not at all. In Beth Ophrah roll in the dust. [11] Pass by naked and in shame, you who live in Shaphir. Those who live in Zaanan will not come out. Beth Ezel is in mourning; it no longer protects you. [12] Those who live in Maroth writhe in pain, waiting for relief, because disaster has come from the Lord, even to the gate of Jerusalem. [13] You who live in Lachish, harness fast horses to the chariot. You are where the sin of Daughter Zion began, for the transgressions of Israel were found in you. [14] Therefore you will give parting gifts to Moresheth Gath. The town of Akzib will prove deceptive to the kings of Israel. [15] I will bring a conqueror against you who live in Mareshah. The nobles of Israel will flee to Adullam.
âMicah 1:10-15 NLTâŹ
[10] Donât tell our enemies in Gath; donât weep at all. You people in Beth-leaphrah, roll in the dust to show your despair. [11] You people in Shaphir, go as captives into exileânaked and ashamed. The people of Zaanan dare not come outside their walls. The people of Beth-ezel mourn, for their house has no support. [12] The people of Maroth anxiously wait for relief, but only bitterness awaits them as the Lordâs judgment reaches even to the gates of Jerusalem. [13] Harness your chariot horses and flee, you people of Lachish. You were the first city in Judah to follow Israel in her rebellion, and you led Jerusalem into sin. [14] Send farewell gifts to Moresheth-gath; there is no hope of saving it. The town of Aczib has deceived the kings of Israel. [15] O people of Mareshah, I will bring a conqueror to capture your town. And the leaders of Israel will go to Adullam.
âMicah 1:10-15 ICBâŹ
[10] Donât tell it in Gath. Donât cry in Acco. Cry and roll in the dust at Beth Ophrah. [11] Pass on your way, naked and ashamed, you who live in Shaphir. Those who live in Zaanan wonât come out to help you. The people in Beth Ezel will cry. But they will not give you any support. [12] Those who live in Maroth will be anxious for good news to come. This is because trouble will come from the Lord. It will come all the way to the gate of Jerusalem. [13] You people living in Lachish, harness the fastest horse to the chariot. Jerusalemâs sins started in you. This is because you followed in Israelâs sins. [14] So you must give farewell gifts to Moresheth in Gath. The houses in Aczib will be false help to the kings of Israel. [15] I will bring an enemy against you who live in Mareshah. He will take what you own. The leaders Israel brags about will hide in the cave at Adullam.
âMicah 1:10-15 RSVâŹ
[10] Tell it not in Gath, weep not at all; in Beth-le-aphrah roll yourselves in the dust. [11] Pass on your way, inhabitants of Shaphir, in nakedness and shame; the inhabitants of Zaanan do not come forth; the wailing of Beth-ezel shall take away from you its standing place. [12] For the inhabitants of Maroth wait anxiously for good, because evil has come down from the Lord to the gate of Jerusalem. [13] Harness the steeds to the chariots, inhabitants of Lachish; you were the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion, for in you were found the transgressions of Israel. [14] Therefore you shall give parting gifts to Moresheth-gath; the houses of Achzib shall be a deceitful thing to the kings of Israel. [15] I will again bring a conqueror upon you, inhabitants of Mareshah; the glory of Israel shall come to Adullam.
âMicah 1:10-15 MSGâŹ
[10-16] Donât gossip about this in Telltown. Donât waste your tears. In Dustville, roll in the dust. In Alarmtown, the alarm is sounded. The citizens of Exitburgh will never get out alive. Lament, Last-Stand City: Thereâs nothing in you left standing. The villagers of Bittertown wait in vain for sweet peace. Harsh judgment has come from God and entered Peace City. All you who live in Chariotville, get in your chariots for flight. You led the daughter of Zion into trusting not God but chariots. Similar sins in Israel also got their start in you. Go ahead and give your good-bye gifts to Good-byeville. Miragetown beckoned but disappointed Israelâs kings. Inheritance City has lost its inheritance. Glorytown has seen its last of glory.
âMicah 1:10-15 LSBâŹ
[10] Tell it not in Gath, Weep not at all. At Beth-le-aphrah roll yourself in the dust. [11] Pass on by, inhabitant of Shaphir, in shameful nakedness. The inhabitant of Zaanan does not go out. The lamentation of Beth-ezel: âHe will take from you its support.â [12] For the inhabitant of Maroth Writhes in waiting for good Because a calamity has come down from Yahweh To the gate of Jerusalem. [13] Harness the chariot to the team of horses, O inhabitant of Lachishâ She was the beginning of sin To the daughter of Zionâ Because in you were found The transgressions of Israel. [14] Therefore you will give parting gifts On behalf of Moresheth-gath; The houses of Achzib will become a deception To the kings of Israel. [15] Moreover, I will bring on you The one who takes possession, O inhabitant of Mareshah. The glory of Israel will enter Adullam.
âMicah 1:10-15 LEBâŹ
[10] Do not tell it in Gath; you must not weep at all. In Beth-le-Aphrah roll yourself in dust. [11] Pass on, you inhabitants of Shaphir, in naked shame. The inhabitants of Zaanan do not come forth; the wailing of Beth-ha-Ezel will take its protection from you. [12] For the inhabitants of Maroth writhed for good, because disaster has come down from Yahweh to the gate of Jerusalem. [13] Harness the chariot to the team of horses, O inhabitants of Lachish; it is the beginning of sin for the daughter of Zion, for the transgressions of Israel were found in you. [14] Therefore you will give parting gifts to Moresheth-Gath; the houses of Achzib will be a deception to the kings of Israel. [15] I will again bring the conqueror upon you, O inhabitants of Mareshah; the glory of Israel will come to Adullam.