Mic 2:6 | CPDV | STEP | Do not speak by saying, “It will not drop on these ones; shame will not embrace them.”

‏ Micah 2:6

6 Do not speak by saying, “It will not drop on these ones; shame will not embrace them.” ^{▼▼2:6Or, ‘confusion will not overtake them.’ This refers to the casting of the string (or cord) of fate (or lots), a practice analogous to the modern ‘drawing of straws’ or ‘rock, paper, scissors.’(Conte)
,} ^{▼▼2:6 It shall not drop, etc: That is, the prophecy shall not come upon these. Such were the sentiments of the people that were unwilling to believe the threats of the prophets.(Challoner)}