Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
This verse advises not to rejoice when an enemy falls, contrasting the gloating over misfortune mentioned.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
It encourages love and prayer for enemies, opposing the notion of looking down upon the calamity.
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 Luke 6:27-28
Advocates doing good and blessing those who hate you, contrasting with the attitude described.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Romans 12:15
Instructs to weep with those who weep, instead of rejoicing over their downfall.
Romans 12:15: Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Contradiction with Proverbs 17:5
Warns against rejoicing at calamities, aligning with the rebuke against gloating over a brother's day of misfortune.
Proverbs 17:5: Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: [and] he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]
Contradiction with Galatians 6:1
Encourages restoring someone caught in wrongdoing with a spirit of gentleness, as opposed to despising them.
Galatians 6:1: Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. [if: or, although]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Obadiah 1:12 could be seen as the idea of not taking pleasure in the misfortune of others, even if they are enemies. This can conflict with natural human emotions of feeling satisfaction when adversaries face difficulties. The challenge lies in adhering to a moral high ground instead of succumbing to spite or revenge.