Contradiction with Proverbs 10:2
Wickedness will not profit, contradicting the idea of grace shown to the wicked resulting in no uprightness.
Proverbs 10:2: Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:28
Forsakes the wicked which conflicts with showing grace to perpetuate injustice.
Psalm 37:28: For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:21
The wicked shall not be unpunished, opposing the idea of showing grace to them.
Proverbs 11:21: [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:19
The evil bow before the good, contradictory to the notion that showing them grace leads to uprightness.
Proverbs 14:19: The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:13
It will not be well for the wicked, which contradicts the outcome of being shown grace.
Ecclesiastes 8:13: But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong [his] days, [which are] as a shadow; because he feareth not before God.
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:29
The Lord is far from the wicked, contradicting showing grace without resulting righteousness.
Proverbs 15:29: The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Contradiction with Proverbs 13:9
The light of the righteous rejoices and contradicts with grace enabling wickedness.
Proverbs 13:9: The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. [lamp: or, candle]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
The soul that sins shall die, contradicting the idea grace allows continued wickedness.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Paradox #1
Isaiah 26:10 might present a contradiction when compared to other parts of the Bible that speak about God's mercy and judgment. This verse suggests that even when grace is shown to the wicked, they do not learn righteousness. This can seem to conflict with other scriptures that emphasize God's patience and desire for all to repent. However, many interpret it as illustrating the stubbornness of some people, rather than a limitation of divine grace.
Paradox #2
Isaiah 26:10 suggests that grace given to the wicked does not lead them to learn righteousness. The potential moral conflict here is the idea that people who do wrong might not change even when treated kindly or given second chances. This could appear inconsistent with the broader moral belief that everyone has the potential for redemption and improvement through compassion and forgiveness.