Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse contradicts Psalms 109:15 as it instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, opposing the call for remembrance of iniquity.
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 Matthew 6:14-15
This verse contradicts Psalms 109:15 by stating that forgiveness leads to being forgiven, whereas Psalms 109:15 calls for continued remembrance of sin.
Matthew 6:14-15: For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28
This verse contradicts Psalms 109:15 as it teaches to do good to those who hate you and bless those who curse you, opposing the idea of holding onto iniquity.
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
This verse contradicts Psalms 109:15 by advising not to repay evil with evil, but with blessing, which contrasts the call for iniquity to be remembered in Psalms 109:15.
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.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17-18
This verse contradicts Psalms 109:15 as it warns against rejoicing over your enemy’s downfall, whereas Psalms 109:15 is about keeping someone's iniquity in remembrance.
Proverbs 24:17-18: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Paradox #1
Psalms 109:15 could be seen as inconsistent with the broader biblical teachings on forgiveness and love towards enemies. In the New Testament, Jesus emphasizes forgiving others and loving one's enemies, which seems to contrast with the tone and desire for retribution found in Psalms 109:15. This can create a tension between the call for justice and the call for mercy and forgiveness.
Paradox #2
Psalms 109:15 asks for the continued remembrance of someone's sins, which could contradict teachings about forgiveness and compassion found elsewhere in the Bible, such as the encouragement to forgive others and not hold onto grudges. This inconsistency might raise questions about how to reconcile different messages about forgiveness and justice.