Miquéias 5

1Now come together in battle ranks, Instead of come together in battle ranks , some interpreters translate cut yourselves , referring to the pagan practice of cutting oneself while praying to idols. Also, some modern versions follow an ancient version that reads build up your fortifications . 2But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, 3Therefore God will give them up, 4He will stand 5For this shall be the peace— 6They will shepherd the land of Assyria with the sword, The Hebrew text has in its entrances , that is, in their gates. However, some modern versions suppose that a different Hebrew word was intended: with a drawn sword . 7The remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples, 8The remnant of Jacob will be among the nations, 9Your hand will be lifted against your enemies, 10“It will happen in that day”—this is Yahweh's declaration— 11I will destroy the cities in your land 12I will destroy the witchcraft in your hand, 13I will destroy your carved figures 14I will uproot your Asherah poles from among you,