Contradiction with Proverbs 3:33
This verse describes blessings on the habitations of the just, whereas Micah 2:1 addresses those who devise iniquity, suggesting a lack of blessings.
Proverbs 3:33: The curse of the LORD [is] in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
Contradiction with Isaiah 3:10
This verse declares that it shall be well with the righteous, contradicting the woes proclaimed in Micah 2:1 for those who plot evil.
Isaiah 3:10: Say ye to the righteous, that [it shall be] well [with him]: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:37
Here, peace is promised to the perfect and upright, in contrast to the impending doom for evildoers in Micah 2:1.
Psalm 37:37: Mark the perfect [man], and behold the upright: for the end of [that] man [is] peace.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jesus teaches to love enemies and those who wish harm, conflicting with Micah 2:1's focus on the devising of iniquity against one's neighbor.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:21
This verse encourages overcoming evil with good, opposing the actions of those in Micah 2:1 who plan wrongdoing.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:16
The verse mentions a righteous person rising after falling, conflicting with the perpetuation of wickedness as in Micah 2:1.
Proverbs 24:16: For a just [man] falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
Paradox #1
Micah 2:1 criticizes those who plan and carry out evil deeds. A contradiction might arise if someone uses this or similar verses to ignore or justify their own harmful actions while condemning others for the same. This would show inconsistency in applying the moral teaching of the verse.