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Micah 6:8
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”
What it means
God cuts through religious performance to name what He actually wants from us: fair dealing, tender mercy, and a humble walk beside Him. It is beautifully simple and deeply demanding, touching how we treat the weak, how we forgive, and how we hold our own pride. None of us does this perfectly, which is why we need the One who lived it flawlessly. Jesus embodied justice, mercy, and humility, and by His Spirit He begins to shape that same life in ordinary people like us.
Micah 6:8 at a glance
| Reference | Micah 6:8 |
|---|---|
| Book | Micah |
| Chapter to read it in | Micah 6 |
| Topic | justice |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Deuteronomy 10:12-13
- Proverbs 21:3
- Colossians 3:12
- Jeremiah 22:3
- Hosea 6:6
- 1 Samuel 15:22
- Isaiah 66:2
- 1 Peter 3:8
- 1 Peter 5:5-6
- Luke 6:36
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Micah 6:8?
It is in Micah, in Micah 6. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Micah 6:8?
Readers most often set it beside Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Proverbs 21:3, Colossians 3:12, Jeremiah 22:3. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Micah 6:8?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about Micah 6:8 is hidden from you. We bring you Micah 6:8, justice. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Micah 6 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Micah 6:8 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
