Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 37:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 37:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 37:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, don't worry about bad people or want to be like them. God knows what they are doing and will take care of everything.

Psalms 37:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:19

This verse instructs not to fret because of evil men or to be envious of the wicked, aligning rather than contradicting Psalms 37:1.

Proverbs 24:19: Fret not thyself because of evil [men], neither be thou envious at the wicked; [Fret...: or, Keep not company with the wicked]

Paradox #1

"Psalms 37:1" advises against envy or worry over those who do wrong. A potential moral conflict could arise from the challenge of seeing wrongdoers prosper and feeling that justice is not being served. This can create tension between the desire for fairness and the guidance to remain calm and patient.

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