Contradiction with Proverbs 11:1
Micah 6:11 condemns dishonest weights, while Proverbs 11:1 states that a false balance is an abomination to the Lord, reinforcing the condemnation rather than contradicting it.
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 16:11
Micah 6:11 asks about the guilt associated with false measures, while Proverbs 16:11 emphasizes that a just balance and scales are the Lord's, which actually supports Micah 6:11.
Proverbs 16:11: A just weight and balance [are] the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag [are] his work. [the weights: Heb. the stones]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 45:10
Micah 6:11 questions integrity in measure, while Ezekiel 45:10 commands using just balances, which aligns with Micah 6:11 rather than contradicts it.
Ezekiel 45:10: Ye shall have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath.
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:35-36
Micah 6:11 poses a rhetorical question condemning false measures, whereas Leviticus 19:35-36 instructs against unrighteousness in measures, supporting Micah rather than contradicting it.
Leviticus 19:35-36: Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in weight, or in measure.
Paradox #1
Micah 6:11 discusses the idea of having dishonest weights and measures, which implies cheating or being unfair in business. A contradiction might arise if someone who claims to follow this teaching engages in dishonest practices themselves, highlighting a conflict between their actions and their professed values. This inconsistency points to the challenge of living up to ethical standards while possibly prioritizing personal gain over fairness.