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17 lines
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# General Information:
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Micah continues speaking to the people of Israel.
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# Do not trust any neighbor ... any friend ... even the woman who lies in your embrace
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Micah continues to show that there is no longer anyone good, honest, and loyal to God among God's people. Here he emphasizes that they cannot even trust friends or family. These phrases are listed in the order of increasing closeness to the hearers.
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# the woman who lies in your embrace
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"your wife"
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# guard the entrance to your mouth
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"guard your lips" or "do not say anything" or "do not let any words escape"
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