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Berean Standard Bible

“Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.”

Micah 7:9

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Micah 7 begins with the prophet lamenting corruption in society, then turns to trust in God. The speaker, who may represent the prophet or the nation, acknowledges sin but waits for the Lord.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.

World English Bible (WEB)

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 out to the light. I will see his righteousness.

King James Version (KJV)

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 (ASV)

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 (BBE)

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;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

La ira de Jehová soportaré, porque pequé contra él, hasta que juzgue mi causa y haga mi juicio; él me sacará á luz; veré su justicia.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Soportaré con paciencia mientras el Señor me castiga, porque reconozco que actué muy mal y lo ofendí. Pero estoy seguro de que luego él me defenderá de todos mis enemigos, y los castigará por todo el mal que me han hecho. Dios me sacará de las tinieblas a la luz, y me permitirá disfrutar de nuevo sus actos de bondad.

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