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Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. <a href="/nlt/micah/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> 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. <a href="/esv/micah/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me. <a href="/bsb/micah/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/micah/7.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/micah/7.htm">New King James Version</a> Do not rejoice over me, my enemy; When I fall, I will arise; When I sit in darkness, The LORD will be a light to me. <a href="/nasb_/micah/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Do not rejoice over me, enemy of mine. Though I fall I will rise; Though I live in darkness, the LORD is a light for me. <a href="/nasb/micah/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> Do not rejoice over me, O my enemy. Though I fall I will rise; Though I dwell in darkness, the LORD is a light for me. <a href="/nasb77/micah/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Do not rejoice over me, O my enemy. Though I fall I will rise; Though I dwell in darkness, the LORD is a light for me. <a href="/lsb/micah/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Do not be glad over me, O my enemy. Though I fall I will rise; Though I inhabit the darkness, Yahweh is a light for me. <a href="/amp/micah/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Do not rejoice over me [amid my tragedies], O my enemy! Though I fall, I will rise; Though I sit in the darkness [of distress], the LORD is a light for me. <a href="/csb/micah/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Do not rejoice over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will stand up; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. <a href="/hcsb/micah/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Do not rejoice over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will stand up; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. <a href="/asv/micah/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, Jehovah will be a light unto me. <a href="/cev/micah/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> My enemies, don't be glad because of my troubles! I may have fallen, but I will get up; I may be sitting in the dark, but the LORD is my light. <a href="/erv/micah/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/micah/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Don't laugh at me, my enemies. Although I've fallen, I will get up. Although I sit in the dark, the LORD is my light. <a href="/gnt/micah/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> Our enemies have no reason to gloat over us. We have fallen, but we will rise again. We are in darkness now, but the LORD will give us light. <a href="/isv/micah/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> Don't be glad on my account, my enemy. When I fall, I'll get up. Though I sit in darkness, the LORD is a light for me. <a href="/msb/micah/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/micah/7.htm">NET Bible</a> My enemies, do not gloat over me! Though I have fallen, I will get up. Though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. <a href="/nheb/micah/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Do not rejoice against me, my enemy. When I fall, I will arise. When I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me. <a href="/wbt/micah/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Rejoice not against me, O my enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me. <a href="/web/micah/7.htm">World English Bible</a> Don’t rejoice against me, my enemy. When I fall, I will arise. When I sit in darkness, Yahweh will be a light to me. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/micah/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> You do not rejoice over me, O my enemy, "" When I have fallen, I have risen, "" When I sit in darkness YHWH is a light to me. <a href="/ylt/micah/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Thou dost not rejoice over me, O mine enemy, When I have fallen, I have risen, When I sit in darkness Jehovah is a light to me. <a href="/slt/micah/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Thou shalt not rejoice against me, O mine enemy: if I fell I arose: if I shall sit in darkness, Jehovah a light to me.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/micah/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Rejoice not, thou, my enemy, over me, because I am fallen: I shall arise, when I sit in darkness, the Lord is my light. <a href="/cpdv/micah/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> You, my enemy, should not rejoice over me because I have fallen. I will rise up, when I sit in darkness. The Lord is my light. <a href="/nabre/micah/7.htm">New American Bible</a> Do not rejoice over me, my enemy! though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD is my light. <a href="/nrsvce/micah/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Do not rejoice over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/micah/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Rejoice not over me, O my enemy, because I have fallen; I shall rise again; though I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light to me. <a href="/hpbt/micah/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> You shall not rejoice for me, my enemy; I have fallen, I rise again, and I sat in darkness, LORD JEHOVAH enlightens me!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/micah/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy; Though I am fallen, I shall arise; Though I sit in darkness, the LORD is a light unto me. <a href="/sep/micah/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Rejoice not against me, mine enemy; for I have fallen yet shall arise; for though I should sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light to me. <a href="/parallel/micah/7-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V9AM9A76_xQ?start=1146" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/micah/7.htm">Israel Looks to the LORD</a> 7But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me. 8<a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: tiś·mə·ḥî (V-Qal-Imperf-2fs) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">gloat</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">over me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·yaḇ·tî (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fsc:: 1cs) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">my enemy!</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">Though</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: nā·p̄al·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">I have fallen,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: qā·mə·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">I will arise;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">though</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: ’ê·šêḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">I sit</a> <a href="/hebrew/2822.htm" title="2822: ba·ḥō·šeḵ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- From chashak; the dark; hence darkness; figuratively, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness.">in darkness,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/216.htm" title="216: ’ō·wr (N-cs) -- A light. From 'owr; illumination or luminary.">will be my light.</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/37-24.htm">Psalm 37:24</a> Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. <a href="/proverbs/24-16.htm">Proverbs 24:16</a> For though a righteous man may fall seven times, he still gets up; but the wicked stumble in bad times. <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1</a> Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. <a href="/lamentations/3-31.htm">Lamentations 3:31-33</a> For the Lord will not cast us off forever. / Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion. / For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men. <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a> Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? <a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a> The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">2 Corinthians 4:8-9</a> We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. <a href="/psalms/18-28.htm">Psalm 18:28</a> For You, O LORD, light my lamp; my God lights up my darkness. <a href="/isaiah/50-10.htm">Isaiah 50:10</a> Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of His Servant? Who among you walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD; let him lean on his God. <a href="/john/1-5.htm">John 1:5</a> The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? <a href="/psalms/112-4.htm">Psalm 112:4</a> Light dawns in the darkness for the upright—for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5-7</a> And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. / If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. <a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a> Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Rejoice not against me, O my enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light to me.Rejoice.<a href="/job/31-29.htm">Job 31:29</a> If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him:<a href="/psalms/13-4.htm">Psalm 13:4-6</a> Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved… <a href="/psalms/35-15.htm">Psalm 35:15,16,19,24-26</a> But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not; they did tear me, and ceased not: … when I fall.<a href="/psalms/37-21.htm">Psalm 37:21</a> The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.<a href="/psalms/41-10.htm">Psalm 41:10-12</a> But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite them… <a href="/proverbs/24-16.htm">Proverbs 24:16</a> For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.when I sit.<a href="/psalms/107-10.htm">Psalm 107:10-15</a> Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron; … <a href="/psalms/112-4.htm">Psalm 112:4</a> Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.<a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a> The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.the Lord.<a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?<a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a> For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.<a href="/psalms/97-11.htm">Psalm 97:11</a> Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/micah/6-1.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/micah/3-6.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/micah/5-4.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/micah/2-8.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/amos/9-10.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/amos/9-11.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/jonah/4-6.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/micah/4-11.htm">Gloat</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-2.htm">Hater</a> <a href="/micah/2-1.htm">Light</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-12.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/micah/6-1.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/micah/2-8.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/amos/1-8.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/micah/4-4.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/micah/7-4.htm">Sorrow</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nahum/1-9.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/nahum/1-8.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/micah/7-13.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/micah/7-10.htm">Enemy</a> <a href="/nahum/3-12.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-2.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-15.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/micah/7-10.htm">Gloat</a> <a href="/micah/7-10.htm">Hater</a> <a href="/micah/7-9.htm">Light</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-15.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/nahum/1-9.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-13.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/nahum/3-8.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-8.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/nahum/3-18.htm">Sorrow</a><div class="vheading2">Micah 7</div>1. <a href="/micah/7-1.htm">The church, complaining of her small number,</a> 3. <a href="/micah/7-3.htm">and the general corruption,</a> 5. <a href="/micah/7-5.htm">puts her confidence not in man, but in God.</a> 8. <a href="/micah/7-8.htm">She triumphs over her enemies.</a> 14. <a href="/micah/7-14.htm">She prays to God.</a> 15. <a href="/micah/7-15.htm">God comforts her by promises of confusion to her enemies;</a> 18. <a href="/micah/7-18.htm">and by his mercies.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/micah/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/micah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/micah/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Do not gloat over me, my enemy! This phrase reflects a defiant stance against adversaries, emphasizing the resilience of the faithful. In the context of Micah, the prophet speaks to the surrounding nations that have oppressed Israel. Historically, Israel faced numerous enemies, including Assyria and Babylon, who often rejoiced at Israel's misfortunes. This sentiment echoes the broader biblical theme of God’s people being vindicated despite temporary setbacks. Similar sentiments are found in Psalms, where David often speaks against his enemies' triumphs (<a href="/psalms/25-2.htm">Psalm 25:2</a>).Though I have fallen, I will arise; The imagery of falling and rising is prevalent throughout Scripture, symbolizing repentance and restoration. This reflects the cyclical nature of Israel's history, where periods of sin and judgment are followed by repentance and divine restoration. Theologically, it points to the hope of redemption and the assurance of God's faithfulness. <a href="/proverbs/24-16.htm">Proverbs 24:16</a> similarly states, "For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again," underscoring the resilience granted by faith.Though I sit in darkness, Darkness in biblical literature often symbolizes distress, ignorance, or the absence of God’s presence. Here, it represents the current state of despair or judgment that Israel experiences. Culturally, darkness was feared and associated with chaos and evil. This phrase acknowledges the reality of suffering but also sets the stage for divine intervention. The imagery of darkness is also used in <a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a>, which speaks of a great light shining on those in darkness, foreshadowing the coming of Christ.The LORD will be my light. This declaration of faith contrasts the previous darkness, affirming God as the ultimate source of guidance and salvation. Light is a powerful biblical metaphor for truth, purity, and divine presence. In the New Testament, Jesus is described as the "light of the world" (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>), fulfilling the prophetic hope of God’s light dispelling darkness. This phrase assures believers of God’s unwavering presence and guidance, even in the darkest times, and connects to the promise of eternal light in <a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">Revelation 21:23</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/micah.htm">Micah</a> A prophet in the 8th century BC, Micah delivered messages of judgment and hope to the people of Judah and Israel. His prophecies often addressed social injustices and the need for repentance. 2. <a href="/topical/j/judah_and_israel.htm">Judah and Israel</a> The divided kingdoms of God's chosen people during Micah's time. Both kingdoms faced threats from surrounding nations and internal corruption. 3. <a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_israel.htm">Enemies of Israel</a> Often neighboring nations that opposed Israel and Judah, sometimes used by God as instruments of judgment. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who is portrayed as a source of light and salvation for His people. 5. <a href="/topical/d/darkness_and_light.htm">Darkness and Light</a> Symbolic representations of despair and hope, respectively. Darkness often signifies sin, judgment, or adversity, while light represents God's presence, guidance, and deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/resilience_in_faith.htm">Resilience in Faith</a> Believers may face times of failure or adversity, but faith in God assures us of eventual restoration and victory. <a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_light.htm">God as Our Light</a> In moments of darkness, whether due to personal sin or external circumstances, God remains our guiding light and source of hope. <a href="/topical/v/victory_over_adversity.htm">Victory Over Adversity</a> The assurance that, despite the gloating of enemies or the weight of current struggles, God's people will rise again through His strength. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a> A call to repentance, knowing that God is merciful and ready to restore those who turn back to Him. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_promises.htm">Hope in God's Promises</a> Encouragement to hold onto God's promises, trusting that He will fulfill them even when circumstances seem bleak.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_micah_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Micah 7</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_main_conflict_in_the_enemy_within.htm">What is the central conflict in The Enemy Within?</a> <a href="/q/does_psalm_7_8_contradict_romans_3_10.htm">If Psalm 7:8 claims personal righteousness, does this contradict the broader biblical teaching of universal sinfulness (e.g., Romans 3:10)?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_zechariah_9_8_seem_unfulfilled.htm">How does Zechariah 9:8 say no oppressor shall pass through Jerusalem again, yet Jerusalem has been conquered repeatedly thereafter?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_character_show_your_faith.htm">How should we respond to persecution for our faith?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/micah/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) O mine enemy.--The Hebrew word is strictly a female enemy (see <a href="/micah/7-10.htm" title="Then she that is my enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her which said to me, Where is the LORD your God? my eyes shall behold her: now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets.">Micah 7:10</a>), and is used of enemies collectively. The cities of Babylon and Edom are probably intended. They are mentioned together in Psalms 137 : "Remember, O Lord, the children of Edom." . . . "O Babylon, that art to be destroyed." The fall of those cities should be final, but Jerusalem would rise again.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/micah/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - Israel in her sorrow and captivity asserts her undiminished confidence in the Lord. O mine enemy. The oppressor of the Church, the worldly power, is represented at one time by Asshur, at another by Babylon. God uses these heathen kingdoms as agents of his vengeance. When I fall; have I fallen; if I have fallen; i.e. suppose I have suffered calamity and loss (<a href="/amos/5-2.htm">Amos 5:2</a>). Sit in darkness. Darkness is another metaphor for distress (<a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a>; <a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a>; <a href="/lamentations/3-6.htm">Lamentations 3:6</a>; <a href="/amos/5-18.htm">Amos 5:18</a>). The Lord shall be a light unto me, giving me gladness and true discernment (comp. <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/97-11.htm">Psalm 97:11</a>). The distinction between darkness and the full light of day is more marked in Eastern countries than in our Northern climes. <a href="/commentaries/micah/7-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Do not אַֽל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not gloat תִּשְׂמְחִ֤י (tiś·mə·ḥî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8056.htm">Strong's 8056: </a> Glad, joyful, merry over me, לִ֔י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> my enemy! אֹיַ֙בְתִּי֙ (’ō·yaḇ·tî) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> Hating, an adversary Though כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I have fallen, נָפַ֖לְתִּי (nā·p̄al·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie I will arise; קָ֑מְתִּי (qā·mə·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand though כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I sit אֵשֵׁ֣ב (’ê·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in darkness, בַּחֹ֔שֶׁךְ (ba·ḥō·šeḵ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2822.htm">Strong's 2822: </a> The dark, darkness, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will be my light. א֥וֹר (’ō·wr) Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_216.htm">Strong's 216: </a> Illumination, luminary <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/micah/7-8.htm">Micah 7:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/micah/7-8.htm">Micah 7:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/micah/7-8.htm">Micah 7:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/micah/7-8.htm">Micah 7:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/micah/7-8.htm">Micah 7:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/micah/7-8.htm">Micah 7:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/micah/7-8.htm">Micah 7:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/micah/7-8.htm">Micah 7:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/micah/7-8.htm">Micah 7:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/micah/7-8.htm">Micah 7:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/micah/7-8.htm">OT Prophets: Micah 7:8 Don't rejoice against me my enemy (Mc Mic. 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