8 But of late My people have risen up like an enemy: You strip off the splendid robe from unsuspecting passersby like men returning from battle. 9 You drive the women of My people from their pleasant homes. You take away My blessing from their children forever. 10 Arise and depart, for this is not your place of rest, because its defilement brings destruction— a grievous destruction!
Micah 2:8–10
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