Translation Comparison

Micah 2:8

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

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The verse Micah 2:8 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Micah 2:8 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.
American Standard VersionASV	But of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye strip the robe from off the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But my people, on the contrary, are risen up as an enemy: you have taken away the cloak off from the coat: and them that passed harmless you have turned to war.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	But of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye strip off the mantle with the garment from them that pass by securely, that are averse from war.
English Revised VersionERV	But of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye strip the robe from off the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Even of late my people hath risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse to war.
World English BibleWEB	But lately my people have risen up as an enemy. You strip the robe and clothing from those who pass by without a care, returning from battle.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And yesterday My people for an enemy doth raise himself up, From the outer garment the honourable ornament ye strip off, From the confident passers by, Ye who are turning back from war.
American King James VersionAKJV	Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: you pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.

King James Bible

KJV

Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.

American Standard Version

ASV

But of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye strip the robe from off the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But my people, on the contrary, are risen up as an enemy: you have taken away the cloak off from the coat: and them that passed harmless you have turned to war.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye strip off the mantle with the garment from them that pass by securely, that are averse from war.

English Revised Version

ERV

But of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye strip the robe from off the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Even of late my people hath risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse to war.

World English Bible

WEB

But lately my people have risen up as an enemy. You strip the robe and clothing from those who pass by without a care, returning from battle.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And yesterday My people for an enemy doth raise himself up, From the outer garment the honourable ornament ye strip off, From the confident passers by, Ye who are turning back from war.

American King James Version

AKJV

Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: you pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.

King James Bible

KJV

Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.

American Standard Version

ASV

But of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye strip the robe from off the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But my people, on the contrary, are risen up as an enemy: you have taken away the cloak off from the coat: and them that passed harmless you have turned to war.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye strip off the mantle with the garment from them that pass by securely, that are averse from war.

English Revised Version

ERV

But of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye strip the robe from off the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Even of late my people hath risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse to war.

World English Bible

WEB

But lately my people have risen up as an enemy. You strip the robe and clothing from those who pass by without a care, returning from battle.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And yesterday My people for an enemy doth raise himself up, From the outer garment the honourable ornament ye strip off, From the confident passers by, Ye who are turning back from war.

American King James Version

AKJV

Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: you pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.