Contradiction with Proverbs 10:27
While Micah 6:9 warns of God's judgment, Proverbs 10:27 emphasizes that fearing the Lord prolongs life, suggesting God's favor rather than His correction.
Proverbs 10:27: The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. [prolongeth: Heb. addeth]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Micah 6:9 focuses on impending punishment, whereas Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of God’s plans for prosperity and hope for His people.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with James 1:17
Micah 6:9 depicts God as bringing discipline, while James 1:17 describes every good and perfect gift coming from God, highlighting His benevolence.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8
Where Micah 6:9 speaks about judgment, Psalm 103:8 focuses on God's mercy, grace, and slow anger, contrasting the notion of immediate retribution.
Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with Romans 5:8
Micah 6:9 presents God's warning to sinners, but Romans 5:8 emphasizes God's love in Christ, showing His mercy even for sinners.
Romans 5:8: But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
Micah 6:9 underscores judgment, while 1 John 4:8 declares that God is love, contrasting the themes of wrath and love.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23
Where Micah 6:9 warns of God’s discipline, Lamentations 3:22-23 highlights God's unfailing mercy and compassion anew every morning.
Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7
Micah 6:9 deals with punishment, while Isaiah 55:7 talks about pardon and mercy for the wicked who repent.
Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Micah 6:9 suggests imminent judgment, but 2 Peter 3:9 speaks of God's patience, not wanting anyone to perish but for all to repent.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.