That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge asketh for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth his mischievous desire: so they wrap it up.
They're putting their whole energy into doing wrong, using both hands to get it done. The leaders are asking for bribes, the judges want their cut, and the powerful people just straight up say what shady stuff they want. Then they all work together to make it happen.
When corruption runs this deep, everyone's hands are dirty and they're not even trying to hide it anymore.
📚 Historical Context
Micah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 8th century BC, a time when social injustice and corruption were widespread among leaders and the elite. In Micah 7:3, he describes the moral decay of society, where princes, judges, and influential people eagerly sought bribes and conspired to do evil, as part of his broader warning about God's impending judgment on the nation. This reflects the historical reality of Judah's decline due to ethical failures that contributed to their eventual exile.
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