KJV ORIGINAL
Thou shalt sow, but thou shalt not reap; thou shalt tread the olives, but thou shalt not anoint thee with oil; and sweet wine, but shalt not drink wine.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You'll plant seeds but never get to harvest what grows. You'll crush olives but won't get to use the oil. You'll make wine but won't get to drink it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
All that work with nothing to show for it — that's what happens when you ignore what's right.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Micah wrote to the people of Judah and Israel during the late 8th century BCE. It was written to condemn social injustice, idolatry, and corruption among leaders, warning of divine judgment and calling for repentance.
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