Contradiction with Romans 12:19
This verse advises against seeking personal vengeance and to leave room for God's wrath, contrasting with David's statement that God avenged him on Nabal.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse encourages love and prayer for enemies, contradicting David's blessing for Nabal's death at the hands of the Lord.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17-18
These verses counsel not to rejoice when your enemy falls, which contrasts with David's reaction to Nabal's death.
Proverbs 24:17-18: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with Romans 12:21
This verse instructs to overcome evil with good, opposing the context of celebrating an enemy's downfall.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22
Advises against saying "I will repay evil," which is contrary to the idea of rejoicing in the Lord repaying Nabal's evil.
Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15
This verse advises always to seek good for one another and not repay evil for evil, which differs from David's blessing for Nabal's punishment.
1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
These verses suggest feeding your enemy if they are hungry, not celebrating their demise.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with James 4:11-12
Warns against speaking evil against one another, conflicting with David's view of Nabal's punishment as just.
James 4:11-12: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in this verse could be the approval or celebration of someone else's death as a form of divine justice or personal gain, which might conflict with the broader teachings of love, forgiveness, and the value of human life found elsewhere in the Bible.