Micah 7:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.

I will bear - patiently.

The indignation of the Lord - His punishment inflicted on me (Lamentations 3:39). The indignation of the Lord - His punishment inflicted on me (Lamentations 3:39).

Because I have sinned against him. The true penitent "accepts of the punishment of his iniquity" (Leviticus 26:41; Leviticus 26:43): they who murmur against God do not yet know their guilt (Job 40:4-5).

Until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me - against my foe. God's people plead guilty before God; but, in respect to their human foes, they are innocent and undeserving of their foes' injuries.

He will bring me forth to the light - to temporal and spiritual redemption.

And I shall behold his righteousness - His gracious faithfulness to His promises (Psalms 103:17).

Micah 7:9

9 I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.