Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 102:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 102:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 102:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

Can Enemies Truly Be at Peace with Us?

Learn how Psalms 102:8 contradicts Proverbs 16:7, Romans 12:18, Matthew 5:44 and 1 John 4:20

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According to the author of the book of Psalms, people who don't like me or are angry with me are saying mean things about me all the time. It feels like they have made a promise to go against me.

Psalms 102:8: Mine enemies reproach me all the day; [and] they that are mad against me are sworn against me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

Contradicts Psalms 102:8 by stating that when a person's ways please the Lord, even their enemies will be at peace with them, whereas Psalms 102:8 speaks of having enemies daily.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Advises to live peaceably with all men if possible, which contrasts with having all-day adversaries as described in Psalms 102:8.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love for enemies and praying for those who persecute, contrary to the ongoing animosity depicted in Psalms 102:8.

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 1 John 4:20

Declares that one cannot love God if they hate their brother, conflicting with the depiction of persistent enemies in Psalms 102:8.

1 John 4:20: If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

Paradox #1

Psalms 102:8 talks about being mocked or attacked by enemies. A possible contradiction could be the struggle between feeling anger towards those enemies and the biblical call to love and forgive others, even those who hurt us. This can create tension between human emotions and spiritual teachings of compassion.

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