Contradictions and Paradoxes in Micah 6:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Micah 6:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Micah 6:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Micah, God is asking if bad people still keep unfair riches and use dishonest ways in their homes. He is pointing out that cheating and being unfair is wrong and makes Him unhappy.

Micah 6:10: Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure [that is] abominable? [Are...: or, Is there yet unto every man an house of the, etc] [scant...: Heb. measure of leanness]

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:22

This verse states that the blessing of the Lord brings wealth without painful toil for it, contradicting Micah 6:10 which implies the unrighteous obtain wealth through deceitful means.

Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

Contradiction with Psalm 112:3

This verse says wealth and riches are in the house of the righteous, while Micah 6:10 speaks of treasures gained dishonestly and associated with wickedness.

Psalm 112:3: Wealth and riches [shall be] in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:6

This verse relates the house of the righteous to great treasure, which stands in contrast with Micah 6:10 that critiques treasures gained through unjust weights and measures.

Proverbs 15:6: In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:11

It says wealth gained hastily will dwindle, suggesting honest accumulation is sustainable, opposing Micah 6:10’s context of dishonest gains.

Proverbs 13:11: Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. [by labour: Heb. with the hand]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Advises against storing up earthly treasures subject to corruption, contrasting with Micah 6:10 where earthly treasures obtained sinfully are under judgment.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
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