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Do not rely on a friend;
do not trust a companion!
Even with the one who lies in your arms,
do not share secrets![a]
For a son thinks his father is a fool,
a daughter challenges[b] her mother,
and a daughter-in-law her mother-in-law;
a man’s enemies are his own family.[c]
But I will keep watching for the Lord;
I will wait for the God who delivers me.
My God will listen to me.

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Footnotes

  1. Micah 7:5 tn Heb “guard the doors of your mouth.”
  2. Micah 7:6 tn Heb “rises up against.”
  3. Micah 7:6 tn Heb “his house.” Household may include servants as well as family.

Do not trust a neighbor;
    put no confidence in a friend.(A)
Even with the woman who lies in your embrace
    guard the words of your lips.
For a son dishonors his father,
    a daughter rises up against her mother,(B)
a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—
    a man’s enemies are the members of his own household.(C)

But as for me, I watch(D) in hope(E) for the Lord,
    I wait for God my Savior;
    my God will hear(F) me.

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