KJV ORIGINAL
Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Seriously bad news for people who lie in bed at night plotting how to hurt others. As soon as the sun comes up, they're out there doing exactly what they planned because they have the power to pull it off.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
If you're using your influence to hurt people on purpose, God sees that energy and it's not going to end well for you.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Micah addressed the people of Judah and Israel, particularly their leaders, during the late 8th century BCE. Micah wrote to condemn the widespread social injustice, corruption, and exploitation of the poor by the powerful elite in society.
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