Micah
“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?”
Micah 6:8
Micah 6:8 (KJV) speaks to humility, obedience, and injustice — words set in Micah, a prophet's word on justice and a coming ruler. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”
1 Peter 5:5“And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:”
Matthew 20:27“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:”
1 Peter 5:6“By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.”
Proverbs 22:4“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”
James 4:10“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”
Proverbs 11:2
Common questions
What does Micah 6:8 mean?
In the King James Version, Micah 6:8 reads: "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?" The verse speaks to humility, obedience, and injustice. To read it well, take it in the flow of Micah 6 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Micah 6:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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?" is Micah 6:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Micah chapter 6.
What are some related Bible verses to Micah 6:8?
Verses that sit beside Micah 6:8 include 1 Peter 5:5, Matthew 20:27, and 1 Peter 5:6. Reading them alongside Micah 6:8 deepens the theme of humility.
How can I pray with Micah 6:8?
Read Micah 6:8 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.