KJV ORIGINAL
They shall lick the dust like a serpent, they shall move out of their holes like worms of the earth: they shall be afraid of the LORD our God, and shall fear because of thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They'll be crawling on the ground like snakes, slithering out of their hiding spots like worms. They're going to be absolutely terrified of the LORD our God, trembling because of who you are.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When God shows up, even the proudest enemies end up face-down and shaking.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The book of Micah was written by the prophet Micah to the people of Judah and Israel during the late 8th century BCE. It addressed the moral corruption and social injustice within these kingdoms, alongside the looming threat of Assyrian invasion and subsequent exile.
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