Micah 2
The Fate of Those Who Oppress the Poor 1 How terrible it will be for those who lie awake and plan evil! When morning comes, as soon as they have…
Micah 3
Micah Denounces Israel’s Leaders 1 Listen, you rulers of Israel! You are supposed to be concerned about justice, 2 yet you hate what is good and you love what is…
Micah 4
The Lord’s Universal Reign of Peace 1 In days to come the mountain where the Temple stands will be the highest one of all, towering above all the hills. Many…
Micah 5
1 People of Jerusalem, gather your forces!We are besieged! They are attacking the leader of Israel! God Promises a Ruler from Bethlehem 2 The Lord says, “Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are…
Micah 6
The Lord’s Case against Israel 1 Listen to the Lord’s case against Israel. Arise, O Lord, and present your case; let the mountains and the hills hear what you say….
Micah 7
Israel’s Moral Corruption 1 It’s hopeless! I am like a hungry person who finds no fruit left on the trees and no grapes on the vines. All the grapes and…
Jonah 1
Jonah Disobeys the Lord 1 One day the Lord spoke to Jonah son of Amittai. 2 He said, “Go to Nineveh, that great city, and speak out against it; I…
Jonah 2
Jonah’s Prayer 1 From deep inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God: 2 “In my distress, O Lord, I called to you, and you answered me. From…
Jonah 3
Jonah Obeys the Lord 1 Once again the Lord spoke to Jonah. 2 He said, “Go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to the people the message I have…
Jonah 4
Jonah’s Anger and God’s Mercy 1 Jonah was very unhappy about this and became angry. 2 So he prayed, “Lord, didn’t I say before I left home that this is…