Verse Comparison: Micah 6:9
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified® Bible
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.
Contemporary English Version
I am the LORD, and it makes sense to respect my power to punish. So listen to my message for the city of Jerusalem:
Darby English Version
Jehovah's voice crieth unto the city, and wisdom looketh on thy name. Hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.
Good News Bible
It is wise to fear the LORD. He calls to the city, "Listen, you people who assemble in the city!
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
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?
New International Version
Listen! The LORD is calling to the city—
and to fear your name is wisdom—
"Heed the rod and the One who appointed it.
New King James Version
The LORD’s voice cries to the city—
Wisdom shall see Your name:
“ Hear the rod!
Who has appointed it?
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The voice of the LORD will call to the city-- And we consider it sound wisdom to fear Your name: "Hear, O tribe. Who has appointed its time?
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!
Young's Literal Translation
A voice of Jehovah to the city calleth, And wisdom doth fear Thy name, Hear ye the rod, and Him who appointed it.
