Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 37:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 37:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 37:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, mean people try to hurt those who are good and kind with weapons like swords and bows. They want to bring down those who are honest and do the right thing.

Psalms 37:14: The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, [and] to slay such as be of upright conversation. [such...: Heb. the upright of way]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse teaches to turn the other cheek instead of defending oneself against the wicked, contradicting the imagery of the wicked drawing the sword to harm others in Psalms 37:14.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Romans advises against taking revenge and instead leaving room for God's wrath, contrasting with the image of the wicked who actively seek to harm the poor and needy.

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 Proverbs 25:21

This verse encourages showing kindness to enemies, opposing the aggression depicted in Psalms 37:14 where the wicked prepare to attack.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with James 1:20

Stresses that human anger does not produce righteousness, contradicting the idea of drawing swords in anger found in Psalms 37:14.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

"For all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword" contradicts the act of the wicked using weapons against others as described in Psalms 37:14.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Teaches to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you, rather than taking actions of violence as seen in Psalms 37:14.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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