Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Contradicts Judges 9:15 by advising believers not to seek vengeance, but rather to leave room for God's wrath instead of personal retribution.
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
Goes against Judges 9:15 by instructing individuals to love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them, rather than seeking their harm.
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 26:20
Contrasts with Judges 9:15 by suggesting that without fuel, conflict ceases, whereas Judges 9:15 implies perpetuating conflict by threatening flames of destruction.
Proverbs 26:20: Where no wood is, [there] the fire goeth out: so where [there is] no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. [Where no...: Heb. Without wood] [talebearer: or, whisperer] [ceaseth: Heb. is silent]
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Contradicts Judges 9:15 by advising not to repay evil for evil but to bless others instead, differing from the warning of harm in Judges 9:15.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Contradiction with Romans 12:21
Opposes Judges 9:15 by encouraging overcoming evil with good, rather than succumbing to destructive retaliation.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Judges 9:15 could be seen in the way it presents a parable where trees ask a thornbush to be their king. This can be seen as inconsistent with the overall biblical theme that good leaders are meant to be fruitful and righteous, whereas the parable suggests an unproductive and aggressive plant as king. This could conflict with the idea of divine choice of good rulers elsewhere in the Bible.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Judges 9:15 could be seen in the way it discusses power and leadership, where it may imply that those who accept leadership might do so for selfish reasons, possibly leading to harm for those they rule. This could conflict with other teachings in the Bible that emphasize selfless and just leadership.