en_tn_lite_do_not_use/mic/02/08.md

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Micah continues quoting Yahweh's speech to the people, specifically to false prophets, as well as to the rich who have abused their power.

my people

This refers to either 1) Micah's people or 2) Yahweh's people.

You strip the robe, the garment, from those who pass by unsuspectingly

Possible meanings are 1) the wicked rich people are literally stealing robes from the poor or 2) creditors are keeping the outer garments of the poor who come to borrow money and give the garment as assurance they will repay. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)