Micah 2:11

Micah 2:11 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

11If a liar and deceiver comes and says,

‘I will prophesy for you plenty of wine and beer,’

that would be just the prophet for this people!

11“If someone walking after wind and falsehood

Had lied and said,

‘I will prophesy to you about wine and liquor,’

He would become a prophet to this people.

11If a man walking after wind and falsehood

Had told lies and said,

‘I will speak out to you concerning wine and liquor,’

He would be spokesman to this people.

11“If a man walking in a false spirit [spouting deception]

Should lie and say,

‘I will prophesy to you [O Israel] of wine and liquor (greed, sensual pleasure),’

He would be the acceptable spokesman of this people. [Jer 5:31]

11If a man of wind were to come

and say falsely,

“I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,”2:11 Or “I will prophesy to you for wine and strong drink”

he would be just the preacher for this people!

11Suppose a prophet goes around telling lies.

And he prophesies that you will have

plenty of wine and beer.

Then that kind of prophet would be

just right for this nation!