Micah 7:9

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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Other Translations

  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    Because I have sinned against Him, I will bear the indignation of the LORD until He pleads my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light, and I will see His righteousness.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    I will beare the punishment of the LORDE (for why, I haue offended him) till he syt in iudgment vpon my cause, and se that I haue right. He wil bringe me forth to the light, and I shal se his rightuosnesse.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    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.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    I will beare the wrath of the Lord, for I haue offended hym till he sit in iudgement vpon my cause, and see that I haue right: then will he bring me foorth to the light, and I shall see his righteousnesse.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    I will bear the indignation of Yahweh, Because I have sinned against him, Until he pleads my case, and executes judgment for me. He will bring me forth to the light. I will see his righteousness.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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;

  • World English Bible (2000)

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

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    I must endure the LORD’s fury, for I have sinned against him. But then he will defend my cause, and accomplish justice on my behalf. He will lead me out into the light; I will witness his deliverance.

Referenced Verses

  • Ps 37:6 : 6 And he shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday.
  • 1 Sam 24:15 : 15 The LORD therefore be judge and judge between me and you, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of your hand.
  • 1 Cor 4:5 : 5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts; and then each person will receive praise from God.
  • 2 Thess 1:5-9 : 5 Which is a clear sign of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer: 6 Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay with tribulation those who trouble you; 7 And to you who are troubled, rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, 8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: 9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; 10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all who believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.
  • 2 Tim 4:8 : 8 Finally there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day; and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing.
  • Heb 12:6-7 : 6 For whom the Lord loves he chastens, and scourges every son whom he receives." 7 If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten?
  • Rev 6:10-11 : 10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, do you not judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth? 11 And white robes were given unto each of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest for a little while, until their fellow servants and their brethren, who should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.
  • Rev 18:20 : 20 Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you holy apostles and prophets; for God has avenged you on her.
  • Lev 26:41 : 41 And that I also have walked contrary to them, and have brought them into the land of their enemies; if then their uncircumcised hearts be humbled, and they then accept the punishment of their iniquity:
  • 1 Sam 3:18 : 18 And Samuel told him everything, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It is the LORD; let him do what seems good to him.
  • 1 Sam 25:39 : 39 And when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, Blessed be the LORD, who has pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and has kept His servant from evil; for the LORD has returned the wickedness of Nabal upon his own head. And David sent and spoke with Abigail, to take her to him as a wife.
  • 1 Sam 26:10 : 10 David said furthermore, "As the LORD lives, the LORD will strike him, or his day will come to die, or he shall go down into battle and perish."
  • 2 Sam 16:11-12 : 11 And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth from my own body, seeks my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? Let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD has bidden him. 12 It may be that the LORD will look on my affliction, and that the LORD will repay me good for his cursing this day.
  • 2 Sam 24:17 : 17 And David spoke to the LORD when he saw the angel who struck the people, and said, Behold, I have sinned, and I have done wickedly: but these sheep, what have they done? let Your hand, I pray You, be against me, and against my father's house.
  • Job 23:10 : 10 But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.
  • Job 34:31-32 : 31 Surely it is proper to say to God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend anymore; 32 That which I do not see, teach me; if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.
  • Ps 7:6 : 6 Arise, O LORD, in your anger, lift up yourself because of the rage of my enemies; and awake for me to the judgment you have commanded.
  • Ps 43:1 : 1 Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation; O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
  • Isa 46:13 : 13 I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not delay: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.
  • Jer 50:17-20 : 17 Israel is a scattered sheep; the lions have driven them away: first the king of Assyria has devoured him; and last this Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon has broken his bones. 18 Therefore thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will punish the king of Babylon and his land, as I have punished the king of Assyria. 19 And I will bring Israel again to his dwelling place, and he shall feed on Carmel and Bashan, and his soul shall be satisfied on Mount Ephraim and Gilead. 20 In those days and at that time, says the LORD, the iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none; and the sins of Judah, and they shall not be found: for I will pardon those whom I reserve.
  • Jer 50:33-34 : 33 Thus says the LORD of hosts; The children of Israel and the children of Judah were oppressed together: and all who took them captives held them fast; they refused to let them go. 34 Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is his name: he shall thoroughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the land, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.
  • Jer 51:35-36 : 35 The violence done to me and to my flesh be upon Babylon, shall the inhabitant of Zion say; and my blood upon the inhabitants of Chaldea, shall Jerusalem say. 36 Therefore thus says the LORD: Behold, I will plead your cause, and take vengeance for you; and I will dry up her sea and make her springs dry.
  • Lam 1:18 : 18 The LORD is righteous; for I have rebelled against his commandment: hear, I pray you, all people, and behold my sorrow: my virgins and my young men have gone into captivity.
  • Lam 3:39-42 : 39 Why should a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins? 40 Let us search and examine our ways and turn back to the LORD. 41 Let us lift up our heart along with our hands to God in the heavens. 42 We have transgressed and rebelled; You have not pardoned.
  • Mal 3:18 : 18 Then shall you return and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve him.
  • Luke 15:18-19 : 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you, 19 And am no longer worthy to be called your son: make me like one of your hired servants.

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