Contradiction with Proverbs 20:7
This verse speaks about the righteous man walking in integrity and his children being blessed after him, which contradicts Psalms 109:13's notion of destruction for descendants.
Proverbs 20:7: The just [man] walketh in his integrity: his children [are] blessed after him.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse states that a son will not bear the guilt of the father, which contrasts with the idea of cutting off descendants due to their ancestor's behavior in Psalms 109:13.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:6
This verse talks about God showing mercy to thousands of generations, contradicting the lack of mercy implied in Psalms 109:13.
Exodus 20:6: And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:9
This verse affirms that God keeps His covenant and mercy for a thousand generations, which opposes the curse upon offspring in Psalms 109:13.
Deuteronomy 7:9: Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he [is] God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:29-30
These verses declare that people will not suffer for their parents' sins, contradicting the concept of generational punishment in Psalms 109:13.
Jeremiah 31:29-30: In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.
Paradox #1
Psalms 109:13 could be seen as conflicting with the broader biblical teachings on forgiveness and mercy. The verse calls for severe consequences on descendants, which might appear inconsistent with the overall message in the Bible that emphasizes forgiveness, loving one's enemies, and not punishing children for the sins of their parents. This contradiction might cause some to question how to reconcile this verse with the message of love and mercy taught by Jesus in the New Testament.
Paradox #2
Psalms 109:13, which calls for God's judgment and punishment on one's enemies, might conflict with the broader biblical teachings of love, forgiveness, and mercy, as seen in verses like Matthew 5:44, where Jesus teaches to love and pray for one's enemies. This inconsistency lies in the contrasting messages of seeking retribution versus extending compassion and forgiveness.
Paradox #3
This verse can be seen as conflicting with broader themes of forgiveness and love in the Bible. It calls for harsh punishment and misfortune for someone's descendants, which might seem inconsistent with teachings about mercy and compassion.