Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
While Micah 5:15 speaks of vengeance, Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
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 12:19
Micah 5:15 talks of executing vengeance, while Romans 12:19 advises believers to leave vengeance to God.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:32
Micah 5:15 speaks of anger and vengeance, whereas Ephesians 4:32 encourages kindness, forgiveness, and compassion.
Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
Micah 5:15 involves taking vengeance, contrasting with Luke 6:27, which instructs to love and do good to those who hate you.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22
This verse advises waiting on the Lord for salvation, contrasting with the active vengeance in Micah 5:15.
Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Paradox #1
Micah 5:15 talks about showing anger and taking revenge, which might seem to conflict with other teachings in the Bible about forgiveness and turning the other cheek. Some might see this as inconsistent with the message of love and mercy found elsewhere in the scripture.