Contradiction with Psalm 85:10
While Isaiah 59:14 speaks of judgment being turned away, Psalm 85:10 describes a scene where "Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other," indicating harmony rather than conflict.
Psalm 85:10: Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed [each other].
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:3
Isaiah 59:14 talks about truth and justice failing, while Proverbs 21:3 states, "To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice," emphasizing the importance and presence of justice.
Proverbs 21:3: To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:24
Contrasts with Isaiah 59:14 by highlighting that God delights in "lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness," suggesting that these qualities are actively upheld rather than absent.
Jeremiah 9:24: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I [am] the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these [things] I delight, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Amos 5:24
Unlike Isaiah 59:14, where judgment and righteousness are portrayed as lacking, this verse asserts, "But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream," implying an abundance of justice and righteousness.
Amos 5:24: But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. [run: Heb. roll]
Contradiction with Micah 6:8
This verse emphasizes the need to "do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly," which is contrary to the absence of justice mentioned in Isaiah 59:14.
Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]
Contradiction with Hosea 2:19
Talks about God betrothing His people "in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies," presenting a reality where righteousness and judgment are intertwined and prevailing, opposing Isaiah 59:14's depictions.
Hosea 2:19: And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies.
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction in Isaiah 59:14 could be the observation of perceived justice versus actual justice. The verse might suggest that while society claims to uphold justice and truth, in reality, these principles are undermined or ignored. This can lead to a conflict between the ideal moral values being promoted and the actions being taken, reflecting a gap between what is preached and what is practiced.