Micah 6:9 — Compare Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

A voice of Jehovah to the city calleth, And wisdom doth fear Thy name, Hear ye the rod, and Him who appointed it.

English ASV

The voice of Jehovah crieth unto the city, and the man of wisdom will see thy name: hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.

English Amplified

The voice of the Lord calls to the city [Jerusalem]--and it is sound wisdom to hear and fear Your name--Hear (heed) the rod and Him Who has appointed it.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

The voice of the Lord calls to the city [Jerusalem]–and it is sound wisdom to hear and fear Your name–Hear (heed) the rod and Him Who has appointed it.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

The voice of the Lord calls out to the city (and it is sound wisdom to fear Your name): “Heed the rod and the One who ordained it.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

The voice of the LORD calls out to the city (and it is wise to fear your name): “Pay attention to the rod and the one who ordained it.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Jehovah's voice crieth unto the city, and wisdom looketh on thy name. Hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.

English EASY 2024

Listen to the Lord as he calls to the city of Jerusalem! If you are wise, you will respect his authority. He says, ‘Listen to me, you people who have met together in the city.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

The Lord shouts to the city: "A wise person respects the Lord's name. So pay attention to the punishing rod and to the one who uses it!

English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles

The voice of the LORD cries to the city- and it is sound wisdom to fear your name: "Hear of the rod and of him who appointed it!

English GNT (Good News Translation)

It is wise to fear the Lord. He calls to the city, “Listen, you people who assemble in the city!

English God's Word - GW 1995

The voice of the Lord calls out to the city. (The fear of your name is wisdom.) "Listen, you tribe assembled in the city.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

The voice of the LORD calls out to the city (and it is wise to fear Your name): "Pay attention to the rod and the One who ordained it.

English KJV 1611

The LORD's voice crieth unto the city, and the man of wisdom shall see thy name: hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.

English LSB

The voice of Yahweh will call to the city— And it is sound wisdom to fear Your name: “Hear, O tribe. Who even has appointed its time?

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

The voice of the Lord calls to the city— and wisdom will fear Your name: Heed the rod and Him who has appointed it.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

The voice of the LORD will call to the city--And it is sound wisdom to fear Your name: "Hear, O tribe. Who has appointed its time?

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Hark! the LORD cries to the city. (It is wisdom to fear your name!) Hear, O tribe and city council,

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Listen! The LORD is calling to the city! It is wise to respect your authority, O LORD! Listen, O nation, and those assembled in the city!

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

The Lord is calling out to Jerusalem. And it would be wise to pay attention to him. He says, "Listen, tribe of Judah and you people who are gathered in the city.

English NIV

Listen! The LORD is calling to the city- and to fear your name is wisdom- "Heed the rod and the One who appointed it.

English NKJ 1982

The Lord’s voice cries to the city— Wisdom shall see Your name: “Hear the rod! Who has appointed it?

English NLT

Listen! Fear the LORD if you are wise! His voice is calling out to everyone in Jerusalem: "The armies of destruction are coming; the LORD is sending them.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

The voice of the LORD cries to the city (it is sound wisdom to fear your name): Hear, O tribe and assembly of the city!

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Yahweh ’s voice is calling out to the city. Wise is the one who fears the name of Yahweh. “So pay attention, O tribe, to the one who called you together!

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

The voice of the Lord cries to the city— and it is sound wisdom to fear thy name: “Hear, O tribe and assembly of the city!

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

The Lord's voice calls out to all Jerusalem—listen to the Lord if you are wise! “The armies of destruction are coming; the Lord is sending them.

English Tyndale 1537

that thou mayest be called a city of the LORD, and that thy name may be righteousness. Hear (O ye tribes) who would else give you such warning?