Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. 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. English Standard Version 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. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version 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. New American Standard Bible 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. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible 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. Amplified Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible 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. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version 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. English Revised 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation 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. Good News Translation 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. International Standard Version 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. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible 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. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou 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. Young's Literal Translation 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. Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleRejoice not, thou, my enemy, over me, because I am fallen: I shall arise, when I sit in darkness, the Lord is my light. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible Do not rejoice over me, my enemy! though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD is my light. New Revised Standard Version 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. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleRejoice 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You shall not rejoice for me, my enemy; I have fallen, I rise again, and I sat in darkness, LORD JEHOVAH enlightens me! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Rejoice 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel Looks to the LORD7But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me. 8Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. 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.… Cross References Psalm 37:24 Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. Proverbs 24:16 For though a righteous man may fall seven times, he still gets up; but the wicked stumble in bad times. Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. Lamentations 3:31-33 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. Psalm 27:1 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? Isaiah 9:2 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. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. Psalm 18:28 For You, O LORD, light my lamp; my God lights up my darkness. Isaiah 50:10 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. John 1:5 The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Psalm 112:4 Light dawns in the darkness for the upright—for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous. Isaiah 41:10 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. 1 John 1:5-7 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. Psalm 23:4 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. Treasury of Scripture 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. Job 31:29 If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him: Psalm 13:4-6 Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved… Psalm 35:15,16,19,24-26 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. Psalm 37:21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. Psalm 41:10-12 But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite them… Proverbs 24:16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. when I sit. Psalm 107:10-15 Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron; … Psalm 112:4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. Isaiah 9:2 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. Psalm 27:1 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? Psalm 84:11 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. Psalm 97:11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Jump to Previous Arise Darkness Dwell Enemy Fall Fallen Glad Gloat Hater Light Rejoice Rise Risen Seated Sit SorrowJump to Next Arise Darkness Dwell Enemy Fall Fallen Glad Gloat Hater Light Rejoice Rise Risen Seated Sit SorrowMicah 7 1. The church, complaining of her small number,3. and the general corruption, 5. puts her confidence not in man, but in God. 8. She triumphs over her enemies. 14. She prays to God. 15. God comforts her by promises of confusion to her enemies; 18. and by his mercies. 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 (Psalm 25:2). Though I have fallen, I will arise; Though I sit in darkness, The LORD will be my light. Persons / Places / Events 1. MicahA 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. Judah and Israel The divided kingdoms of God's chosen people during Micah's time. Both kingdoms faced threats from surrounding nations and internal corruption. 3. Enemies of Israel Often neighboring nations that opposed Israel and Judah, sometimes used by God as instruments of judgment. 4. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who is portrayed as a source of light and salvation for His people. 5. Darkness and Light Symbolic representations of despair and hope, respectively. Darkness often signifies sin, judgment, or adversity, while light represents God's presence, guidance, and deliverance. Teaching Points Resilience in FaithBelievers may face times of failure or adversity, but faith in God assures us of eventual restoration and victory. God as Our Light In moments of darkness, whether due to personal sin or external circumstances, God remains our guiding light and source of hope. Victory Over Adversity The assurance that, despite the gloating of enemies or the weight of current struggles, God's people will rise again through His strength. Repentance and Restoration A call to repentance, knowing that God is merciful and ready to restore those who turn back to Him. Hope in God's Promises Encouragement to hold onto God's promises, trusting that He will fulfill them even when circumstances seem bleak.(8) O mine enemy.--The Hebrew word is strictly a female enemy (see Micah 7:10), 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.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 (Amos 5:2). Sit in darkness. Darkness is another metaphor for distress (Psalm 23:4; Isaiah 9:2; Lamentations 3:6; Amos 5:18). The Lord shall be a light unto me, giving me gladness and true discernment (comp. Psalm 27:1; Psalm 97:11). The distinction between darkness and the full light of day is more marked in Eastern countries than in our Northern climes. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Do notאַֽל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not gloat תִּשְׂמְחִ֤י (tiś·mə·ḥî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person feminine singular Strong's 8056: Glad, joyful, merry over me, לִ֔י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew my enemy! אֹיַ֙בְתִּי֙ (’ō·yaḇ·tî) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary Though כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I have fallen, נָפַ֖לְתִּי (nā·p̄al·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie I will arise; קָ֑מְתִּי (qā·mə·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand though כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I sit אֵשֵׁ֣ב (’ê·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in darkness, בַּחֹ֔שֶׁךְ (ba·ḥō·šeḵ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2822: The dark, darkness, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will be my light. א֥וֹר (’ō·wr) Noun - common singular Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary Links Micah 7:8 NIVMicah 7:8 NLT Micah 7:8 ESV Micah 7:8 NASB Micah 7:8 KJV Micah 7:8 BibleApps.com Micah 7:8 Biblia Paralela Micah 7:8 Chinese Bible Micah 7:8 French Bible Micah 7:8 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Micah 7:8 Don't rejoice against me my enemy (Mc Mic. 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