Micah 7:8

Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me.

In Context

7But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.

9Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.

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Cross References

Job 31:29If I have rejoiced in my enemy’s ruin, or exulted when evil befell him—

Psalms 20:8They collapse and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.

Psalms 35:15But when I stumbled, they assembled in glee; they gathered together against me. Assailants I did not know slandered me without ceasing.

Psalms 35:24Vindicate me by Your righteousness, O LORD my God, and do not let them gloat over me.

Psalms 37:24Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.

Psalms 41:10But You, O LORD, be gracious to me and raise me up, that I may repay them.

Matthew Henry on Micah 7:8-14

Seeking Comfort in God; The Sins of the People. ( b. c. 700.) 7 Therefore I will look unto the Lord ; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me. 8 Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me. 9 I will bear the indignation of the Lord , because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness. 10 Then she that is… Read the whole commentary →

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