Micah 7:17-19

Contemporary English Version

¹⁷ because of their fear of me,
    your Lord and God.
Then they will come trembling,
crawling out of their fortresses
    like insects or snakes,
    lapping up the dust.

¹⁸ Our God, no one is like you.
We are all that is left
    of your chosen people,
and you freely forgive
    our sin and guilt.
You don't stay angry forever;
you're glad to have pity
¹⁹     and pleased to be merciful.
You will trample on our sins
    and throw them in the sea.