Micah 7:3

"The godly man has perished out of the earth, and there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; every man hunts his brother with a net."

Key Reflection

Micah 7:3 paints a stark picture of a society devoid of godly integrity, where even the righteous have vanished and everyone is engaged in deceit and betrayal. This verse underscores a pervasive wickedness where people are ensnared by their own vices and actively seek to harm one another.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

That they may do evil with both hands earnestly -(Literally, upon evil both hands to do well,) that is, “both their hands are upon evil to do it well,” or “earnestly” , as our translation gives the meaning; only the Hebrew expresses more, that evil is their good, and their good or excellence is in evil. Bad men gain a dreadful skill and wisdom in evil, as Satan has; and cleverness in evil is their delight.

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