Micah 7:8

New Living Translation

Do not gloat over me, my enemies! For though I fall, I will rise again. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.

Cross References

Job 31:29

“Have I ever rejoiced when disaster struck my enemies, or become excited when harm came their way?

Psalm 112:4

Light shines in the darkness for the godly. They are generous, compassionate, and righteous.

Psalm 143:3

My enemy has chased me. He has knocked me to the ground and forces me to live in darkness like those in the grave.

Psalm 20:8

Those nations will fall down and collapse, but we will rise up and stand firm.

Psalm 27:1

The Lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?

Psalm 35:19

Don’t let my treacherous enemies rejoice over my defeat. Don’t let those who hate me without cause gloat over my sorrow.

Psalm 37:21

The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers.

Psalm 37:24

Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.

Psalm 38:16

I prayed, “Don’t let my enemies gloat over me or rejoice at my downfall.”

Psalm 84:11

For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.

Psalm 97:11

Light shines on the godly, and joy on those whose hearts are right.

Isaiah 2:5

Come, descendants of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the Lord!

Isaiah 49:9

I will say to the prisoners, ‘Come out in freedom,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Come into the light.’ They will be my sheep, grazing in green pastures and on hills that were previously bare.

Isaiah 50:10

Who among you fears the Lord and obeys his servant? If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God.

Isaiah 9:2

The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.

Jeremiah 48:27

Did you not ridicule the people of Israel? Were they caught in the company of thieves that you should despise them as you do?

Jeremiah 50:11

“You rejoice and are glad, you who plundered my chosen people. You frisk about like a calf in a meadow and neigh like a stallion.

Jeremiah 8:4

“Jeremiah, say to the people, ‘This is what the Lord says: “‘When people fall down, don’t they get up again? When they discover they’re on the wrong road, don’t they turn back?

Ezekiel 25:6

“This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Because you clapped and danced and cheered with glee at the destruction of my people,

Ezekiel 35:15

You rejoiced at the desolation of Israel’s territory. Now I will rejoice at yours! You will be wiped out, you people of Mount Seir and all who live in Edom! Then you will know that I am the Lord.

Ezekiel 36:5

This is what the Sovereign Lord says: My jealous anger burns against these nations, especially Edom, because they have shown utter contempt for me by gleefully taking my land for themselves as plunder.

Amos 9:11

“In that day I will restore the fallen house of David. I will repair its damaged walls. From the ruins I will rebuild it and restore its former glory.

Obadiah 1:12

“You should not have gloated when they exiled your relatives to distant lands. You should not have rejoiced when the people of Judah suffered such misfortune. You should not have spoken arrogantly in that terrible time of trouble.

Micah 4:10

Writhe and groan like a woman in labor, you people of Jerusalem, for now you must leave this city to live in the open country. You will soon be sent in exile to distant Babylon. But the Lord will rescue you there; he will redeem you from the grip of your enemies.

Micah 7:10

Then my enemies will see that the Lord is on my side. They will be ashamed that they taunted me, saying, “So where is the Lord— that God of yours?” With my own eyes I will see their downfall; they will be trampled like mud in the streets.

Zechariah 12:8

On that day the Lord will defend the people of Jerusalem; the weakest among them will be as mighty as King David! And the royal descendants will be like God, like the angel of the Lord who goes before them!

Malachi 4:2

“But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture.

Matthew 4:16

the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light. And for those who lived in the land where death casts its shadow, a light has shined.”

John 16:20

I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn over what is going to happen to me, but the world will rejoice. You will grieve, but your grief will suddenly turn to wonderful joy.

John 8:12

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”

Acts 26:18

to open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place among God’s people, who are set apart by faith in me.’

2 Corinthians 4:6

For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:9

We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.

Revelation 21:23

And the city has no need of sun or moon, for the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its light.

Revelation 22:5

And there will be no night there—no need for lamps or sun—for the Lord God will shine on them. And they will reign forever and ever.