Contradiction with Proverbs 11:1
This verse speaks against dishonest scales, indicating that God detests corruption and injustice, contrasting Micah 3:9 where leaders are accused of such actions.
Proverbs 11:1: A false balance [is] abomination to the LORD: but a just weight [is] his delight. [A false...: Heb. Balances of deceit] [just...: Heb. perfect stone]
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:15
This verse presents a leader as a roaring lion and a charging bear, being oppressive, contradicting with the expectation that leaders should be just and upright as denounced in Micah 3:9.
Proverbs 28:15: [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:17
It advocates for seeking justice and defending the oppressed, opposing the actions of leaders who despise justice as indicted in Micah 3:9.
Isaiah 1:17: Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. [relieve: or, righten]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 22:3
Urging to do justice and righteousness, this verse contradicts the unjust actions of the leaders mentioned in Micah 3:9.
Jeremiah 22:3: Thus saith the LORD; Execute ye judgment and righteousness, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 22:27
It describes leaders as wolves tearing prey, showing a neglect of justice and fairness, similar to the charge against them in Micah 3:9.
Ezekiel 22:27: Her princes in the midst thereof [are] like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, [and] to destroy souls, to get dishonest gain.
Contradiction with Amos 5:24
It calls for justice to roll down like waters, contrasting the injustice and corruption criticized in Micah 3:9.
Amos 5:24: But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. [run: Heb. roll]
Contradiction with Zechariah 7:10
Admonishes against oppressing others and planning evil, which contradicts the behavior of leaders in Micah 3:9 who despise justice.
Zechariah 7:10: And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart.
Paradox #1
Micah 3:9 calls out leaders for promoting injustice while claiming to follow God. The contradiction here is that these leaders say they are faithful and just, yet their actions show the opposite. They profess one set of values but act in a completely different way.