they prepare their hands for mischief, the prince asks [a reward], and the judge speaks flattering words; it is the desire of their soul:
LXX
Micah 7:3
they prepare their hands for mischief, the prince asks [a reward], and the judge speaks flattering words; it is the desire of their soul:
Parallel Translations
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.
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.
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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