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13 But first comes terrible destruction to Israel[a] for the great wickedness of her people. 14 O Lord, come and rule your people; lead your flock; make them live in peace and prosperity; let them enjoy the fertile pastures of Bashan and Gilead as they did long ago.

15 “Yes,” replies the Lord, “I will do mighty miracles for you, like those when I brought you out of slavery in Egypt.

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  1. Micah 7:13 But first comes terrible destruction to Israel, literally, “But the land will be desolate because of its inhabitants.”

13 The earth will become desolate because of its inhabitants,
    as the result of their deeds.(A)

Prayer and Praise

14 Shepherd(B) your people with your staff,(C)
    the flock of your inheritance,
which lives by itself in a forest,
    in fertile pasturelands.[a](D)
Let them feed in Bashan(E) and Gilead(F)
    as in days long ago.(G)

15 “As in the days when you came out of Egypt,
    I will show them my wonders.(H)

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  1. Micah 7:14 Or in the middle of Carmel