Translations
Modern
Then the earth will become desolate because of its inhabitants, as the fruit of their deeds.
Traditional
Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate because of them that dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings.
Literal
And the earth will be as a desolation over those dwelling on it for the fruit of their deeds.
Latin
Et terra erit in desolationem propter habitatores suos, et propter fructum cogitationum eorum.
Original
Hebrew
English
Then the earth will become desolate because of its inhabitants, as the fruit of their deeds.
Notes
Before their restoration, Israel must face discipline (Deuteronomy 4:29; 28:37, 48, 63; 30:1–6).
desolate: The people's stubborn wickedness led to God's judgments.
Hopeless deception and corruption filled God’s people (Micah 7:1–6). Because of this, Micah mourned their condition and turned to the Lord for help (Micah 7:7–10).
Even so, God’s mercy would triumph. Israel would be restored by the Lord (Micah 7:11–13). God’s mercy, compassion, and unfailing love would prevail in the end (Micah 7:14–20).