Micah 7:3

Micah 7:3 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3Both hands are skilled in doing evil;

the ruler demands gifts,

the judge accepts bribes,

the powerful dictate what they desire—

they all conspire together.

3As for evil, both hands do it well.

The leader asks for a bribe, also the judge,

And the great one speaks the capricious desire of his soul;

So they plot it together.

3Concerning evil, both hands do it well.

The prince asks, also the judge, for a bribe,

And a great man speaks the desire of his soul;

So they weave it together.

3Concerning evil, both of their hands pursue it and do it diligently and thoroughly;

The prince asks, also the judge, for a bribe,

And a great man speaks the [evil] desire of his soul.

So they twist the course of justice between them.

3Both hands are skilled at evil;

the prince and the judge demand a bribe.

When the powerful utters his evil desire,

they all conspire together.

3They are very good at doing what is evil.

Rulers require gifts.

Judges accept money from people

who want special favors.

Those who are powerful

always get what they want.

All of them make evil plans together.