they prepare their hands for mischief, the prince asks [a reward], and the judge speaks flattering words; it is the desire of their soul:
GNV
Micah 7:3
To make good for the euil of their hands, the prince asked, and the iudge iudgeth for a reward: therefore the great man he speaketh out the corruption of his soule: so they wrapt it vp.
Parallel Translations
they prepare their hands for mischief, the prince asks [a reward], and the judge speaks flattering words; it is the desire of their soul:
That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge asketh for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth his mischievous desire: so they wrap it up.
Their hands are on that which is evil to do it diligently. The ruler and judge ask for a bribe. The powerful man dictates the evil desire of his soul. Thus they conspire together.
Cross References
Micah 3:11Proverbs 4:16–17Amos 5:12Jeremiah 8:101 Corinthians 4:5Hosea 4:18Isaiah 1:23Luke 12:1–21 Kings 21:9–14Ezekiel 22:27Isaiah 26:21Jeremiah 3:5Matthew 26:15Ezekiel 22:6
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