Micah 1:13–14

13 Harness the steeds to the chariots,

inhabitants of Lachish;

it was the beginning of sin

to the daughter of Zion,

for in you were found

the transgressions of Israel.

14 Therefore you shall give parting gifts

to Moresheth-gath;

the houses of Achzib shall be a deceitful thing

to the kings of Israel.

13 O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast:

She is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion:

For the transgressions of Israel were found in thee.

14 Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moresheth-gath:

The houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel.

13 Harness your chariot horses and flee,

you people of Lachish.

You were the first city in Judah

to follow Israel in her rebellion,

and you led Jerusalem into sin.

14 Send farewell gifts to Moresheth-gath;

there is no hope of saving it.

The town of Aczib

has deceived the kings of Israel.

13 O inhabitant of Lachish,

Harness the chariot to the swift steeds

(She was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion),

For the transgressions of Israel were found in you.

14 Therefore you shall give presents to Moresheth Gath;

The houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel.

13 You people living in Lachish,

harness the fastest horse to the chariot.

Jerusalem’s sins started in you;

yes, Israel’s sins were found in you.

14 So you must give farewell gifts

to Moresheth in Gath.

The houses in Aczib will be false help

to the kings of Israel.

13 Bind the chariot to the swift steed, O inhabitant of Lachish: she was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion; for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee. 14 Therefore shalt thou give a parting gift to Moresheth-gath: the houses of Achzib shall be a deceitful thing unto the kings of Israel.

13 Bind the chariot to the swift steed, O inhabitress of Lachish: she was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion; for in thee were found the transgressions of Israel. 14 Therefore shalt thou give parting-gifts to Moresheth-Gath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel.

13 Harness the horses to the chariots, inhabitants of Lachish. 

You were the first to lead the people of Zion into sin. 

The rebellious acts of Israel are found in you. 

14 That is why you will give farewell gifts to Moresheth Gath. 

The town of Achzib will betray the kings of Israel. 

13 Harness the horses to the chariot,

you residents of Lachish.

This was the beginning of sin for Daughter Zion,

because Israel’s acts of rebellion can be traced to you.

14 Therefore, send farewell gifts to Moresheth-gath;

the houses of Achzib are a deception

to the kings of Israel.

13 Harness the steeds to the chariots,

inhabitants of Lachish;

it was the beginning of sin

to daughter Zion,

for in you were found

the transgressions of Israel.

14 Therefore you shall give parting gifts

to Moresheth-gath;

the houses of Achzib shall be a deception

to the kings of Israel.

13 Harness the chariot to the team of horses,

O inhabitants of Lachish;

it is the beginning of sin

for the daughter of Zion,

for the transgressions of Israel

were found in you.

14 Therefore you will give parting gifts

to Moresheth-Gath;

the houses of Achzib will be a deception

to the kings of Israel.

13 You who live in Lachish,

get your horses ready to pull their chariots.

You trust in military power.

That was the beginning of sin

for the people of Zion.

The wrong things Israel did

were also done by you.

14 People of Judah, you might as well say good-by

to Moresheth near Gath.

The town of Aczib won’t give any help

to the kings of Israel.

13 Harness the chariot to the team of horses,

O inhabitant of Lachish—

She was the beginning of sin

To the daughter of Zion—

Because in you were found

The rebellious acts of Israel.

14 Therefore you will give parting gifts

On behalf of Moresheth-gath;

The houses of Achzib will become a deception

To the kings of Israel.