Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17-18
These verses urge not to rejoice in the fall of your enemy, which contradicts the sentiment in Nahum 3:19.
Proverbs 24:17-18: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23
This verse suggests God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contrasting with the tone in Nahum 3:19.
Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse instructs to love your enemies and bless them, opposing the satisfaction in adversary downfall in Nahum 3:19.
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 Romans 12:19
This verse emphasizes leaving vengeance to God and not celebrating enemy's punishment, contrasting with the finality in Nahum 3:19.
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 James 4:12
This passage highlights there's one lawgiver and judge, implying human judgement like in Nahum 3:19 is overstepped.
James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
Paradox #1
Nahum 3:19 talks about the downfall and destruction of a city, and the response of the people who hear about it. A potential contradiction or conflict could arise from the idea of rejoicing in someone else's misfortune or downfall. In many moral teachings, including other parts of the Bible, there's an emphasis on compassion and forgiveness. Celebrating the destruction of others might seem inconsistent with those values.