Micah 7:6

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

New International Version (NIV)

6For a son dishonors his father,

a daughter rises up against her mother,

a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—

a man’s enemies are the members of his own household.

6For son disavows father,

Daughter rises up against her mother,

Daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law;

A person’s enemies are the people of his own household.

God Is the Source of Salvation and Light

6For son treats father contemptuously,

Daughter rises up against her mother,

Daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law;

A man’s enemies are the men of his own household.

God Is the Source of Salvation and Light

6For the son dishonors the father and treats him contemptuously,

The daughter rises up [in hostility] against her mother,

The daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—

A man’s enemies are the men (members) of his own household. [Matt 10:21, 35, 36; Mark 13:12, 13]

God Is the Source of Salvation and Light

6For a son dishonors his father,

a daughter rises against her mother,

and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.

A man’s enemies are the members

of his own household.7:6 Cited in Matthew 10:35–36; see also Luke 12:53.

Israel’s Confession and Comfort

6Sons don’t honor their fathers.

Daughters refuse to obey their mothers.

Daughters-in-law are against their mothers-in-law.

A man’s enemies are the members of his own family.