Micah 6:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
For the statutes of Omri are kept, and all the works of the house of Ahab, and all of you walk in their counsels; that I should make you a desolation, and the inhabitants thereof an hissing: therefore all of you shall bear the reproach of my people.
Micah 6:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
For the statutes of Omri are kept, and all the works of the house of Ahab, and ye walk in their counsels; that I may make thee a desolation, and the inhabitants thereof a hissing: and ye shall bear the reproach of my people.
Micah 6:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
You have kept the statutes of Omri and all the practices of Ahab’s house; you have followed their counsel. Therefore I will make you a desolation, and your inhabitants an object of contempt; you will bear the scorn of the nations.”
Micah 6:16 (BSB)
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What does Micah 6:16 say?
Micah 6:16 in modern King James wording reads: "For the statutes of Omri are kept, and all the works of the house of Ahab, and all of you walk in their counsels; that I should make you a desolation, and the inhabitants thereof an hissing: therefore all of you shall bear the reproach of my people."
Where is Micah 6:16 found in the Bible?
Micah 6:16 is verse 16 of chapter 6 of the book of Micah, in the Old Testament. Micah has 7 chapters.
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