Contradiction with Proverbs 24:16
This verse suggests that a righteous man falls repeatedly but rises again, implying that falling is a natural part of life, whereas Micah 7:8 presents rising after falling as a victory over enemies.
Proverbs 24:16: For a just [man] falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
Contradiction with Isaiah 60:1
This verse encourages rising and shining because of the light of the Lord, which may contradict Micah 7:8 in that the rising is not necessarily directly linked to overcoming the fall attributed to an enemy's triumph.
Isaiah 60:1: Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. [shine...: or, be enlightened; for thy light cometh]
Contradiction with Psalm 37:24
This verse expresses assurance that a person may fall but will not be utterly cast down, as the Lord upholds them, potentially differing from Micah 7:8 by not emphasizing enemy observation or triumph.
Psalm 37:24: Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-32
These verses suggest that though the Lord may cause grief, He will have compassion according to His mercies, which contrasts with Micah 7:8 where the concept of adversarial victory is key to the narrator's rising.
Lamentations 3:31-32: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:9
This verse talks about being cast down but not destroyed, focusing on internal resilience and divine support, while Micah 7:8 highlights the response to external enemies and their anticipated gloating.
2 Corinthians 4:9: Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;