Chiasm
Micah 7:7–10
Micah 7:7–103 matched frames1 pivot
Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.
- A (7) Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.
- B (8) Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy:
- C when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me.
- D (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:
- C' he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.
- C when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me.
- B' (10) Then she that is mine enemy shall see it,
- B (8) Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy:
- A' and shame shall cover her which said unto me, Where is the LORD thy God? mine eyes shall behold her: now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets.