Contradiction with James 1:13
This verse states God cannot be tempted with evil and He does not tempt any man, in contrast to Psalms 11:5 which suggests God is testing the righteous.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
This verse states that God is love, while Psalms 11:5 mentions God hating the wicked, which may seem contradictory to some interpretations of divine love.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23
This verse suggests God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contrasting with the implication in Psalms 11:5 that God hates the wicked.
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 2 Peter 3:9
This verse emphasizes God's patience and desire for everyone to repent, contrasting with the immediacy of judgment implied in Psalms 11:5.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse instructs to love enemies and pray for persecutors, which can be seen to contradict God's hatred towards the wicked mentioned in Psalms 11:5.
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;
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction with Psalms 11:5 is the idea of a loving God who also hates people. This could conflict with other biblical teachings about God's love for all humans and His desire for everyone to be saved, as found in verses like John 3:16 and 1 Timothy 2:4. This raises questions about how God's love and judgment coexist.
Paradox #2
Some people might see a contradiction between this verse and other parts of the Bible that emphasize love and forgiveness. While this verse focuses on God's judgment and stance against certain behaviors, other passages stress mercy and compassion. This could seem inconsistent when thinking about how God views and interacts with people.
Paradox #3
Some see a contradiction because the verse indicates that God detests violence, yet there are other parts of the Bible where God seems to either command or permit violent actions. This can seem inconsistent, as it challenges the idea of a non-violent or peace-loving deity.