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Berean Standard Bible

“The voice of the LORD calls out to the city (and it is sound wisdom to fear Your name): “Heed the rod and the One who ordained it.”

Micah 6:9

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Chapter 6 opens as a courtroom scene in which the Lord brings a case against his people. Micah then gives the famous summary of what God requires: to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The voice of the LORD calls out to the city (and it is sound wisdom to fear Your name): “Heed the rod and the One who ordained it.

World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh’s voice calls to the city, and wisdom sees your name: “Listen to the rod, and he who appointed it.

King James Version (KJV)

The LORD’S voice crieth unto the city, and the man of wisdom shall see thy name: hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The voice of Jehovah crieth unto the city, and [the man of] wisdom will see thy name: hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The voice of the Lord is crying out to the town: Give ear, you tribes and the meeting of the town.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

La voz de Jehová clama á la ciudad, y el sabio mirará á tu nombre. Oid la vara, y á quien la establece.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

La voz del Señor se ha escuchado. Él está convocando a una reunión a todos los habitantes de Jerusalén. Así que escuchen su voz, pues es de sabios prestar atención a las palabras del Señor.

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