“Their hands are on that which is evil to do it diligently.The ruler and judge ask for a bribe.The powerful man dictates the evil desire of his soul.Thus they conspire together.”
Micah 7:3 (WEB)
Context Reading
1Misery is mine!Indeed, I am like one who gathers the summer fruits, as gleanings of the vineyard.There is no cluster of grapes to eat.My soul desires to eat the early fig. 2The 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. 3Their hands are on that which is evil to do it diligently.The ruler and judge ask for a bribe.The powerful man dictates the evil desire of his soul.Thus they conspire together. 4The best of them is like a brier.The most upright is worse than a thorn hedge.The day of your watchmen,even your visitation, has come;now is the time of their confusion. 5Don’t trust in a neighbor.Don’t put confidence in a friend.With the woman lying in your embrace,be careful of the words of your mouth!