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?
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?
American Standard Version (ASV)
He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?
What this verse means
What God wants is stated simply: do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with Him.
A short prayer
Lord, keep my faith simple and deep: justice in my actions, kindness in my heart, humility in my walk.
Read in context — Micah 6
6Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old?
7Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?
8He 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?
9The Lord’s voice crieth unto the city, and the man of wisdom shall see thy name: hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.
10Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is abominable?
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Related verses
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”Matthew 5:14
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”Matthew 5:16
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”Matthew 6:21
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”Matthew 6:33
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 3:14
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