Psalms 109:21 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the author of the book of Psalms, the writer is asking God to help and save him because God is kind and cares about His people. The writer wants God to do this to show how good and loving He is.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse contradicts Psalms 109:21 by instructing to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, while Psalms 109:21 is a plea for God's judgment on one's enemies.

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

This verse advises blessing those who persecute you, which contrasts with the plea in Psalms 109:21 for help against adversaries.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse warns against rejoicing when your enemy falls, contrary to the idea of seeking divine intervention against adversaries in Psalms 109:21.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

These verses advocate for loving your enemies and doing good to those who hate you, which opposes the sentiment in Psalms 109:21.

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 advises not to repay evil for evil, in contrast to the desire for divine retribution against enemies in Psalms 109:21.

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 Exodus 23:4-5

These verses instruct helping your enemy if you find their wandering animal, contrasting with seeking judgment on enemies in Psalms 109:21.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

This verse encourages feeding your enemy if they are hungry, which opposes the call for divine help against adversaries in Psalms 109:21.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.