Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 109:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 109:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 109:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, bad people are saying mean and untrue things about him. They are using their words to hurt and lie.

Psalms 109:2: For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue. [of the deceitful: Heb. of deceit] [are opened: Heb. have opened themselves]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

While Psalms 109:2 speaks of deceitful and hateful speech, Proverbs 15:1 encourages gentle answers to turn away wrath.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29

Contradicts by promoting speech that is good for edifying and avoids corrupt communication.

Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages believers to love their enemies and bless those who curse them, opposing Psalms 109:2's theme of animosity.

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 Colossians 3:8

Advises against wrath, malice, and filthy communication, which contrasts with the tone of false and deceitful speech in Psalms 109:2.

Colossians 3:8: But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

Contradiction with James 1:26

Highlights controlling one’s tongue as a mark of true religion, contrasting with the deceitful speech in Psalms 109:2.

James 1:26: If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion [is] vain.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Instead of returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, believers are encouraged to bless, which opposes the notion of deceitful words.

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.

Paradox #1

Psalms 109:2 talks about facing deceitful and lying people. The contradiction might be found in the broader context of the psalm, where it expresses a desire for punishment against enemies. This could conflict with the teachings of forgiveness and love for one's enemies found in other parts of the Bible.

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