Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 109:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 109:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 109:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of this psalm, he is asking God to listen and not stay silent because he needs help. David is telling God that he praises Him and wants Him to speak up and support him.

Psalms 109:1: [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, whereas Psalms 109:1 leads into a plea for divine justice against adversaries.

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 Romans 12:14

It exhorts to bless those who persecute you, which contradicts engaging in curses present in Psalms 109.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Advises feeding your enemy when he is hungry, contrary to invoking vengeance upon them as in Psalms 109.

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 Luke 6:27-28

Commands love for enemies and doing good to those who hate you, differing from the theme of seeking retribution.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Advises not to repay evil for evil, but to offer blessings instead, standing in contrast to the tone of retribution in Psalms 109.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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