Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 109:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 109:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 109:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, even if others say mean things about us, God will still be kind and bless us. When those people who are mean feel bad, the person who loves and trusts God will feel happy.

Psalms 109:28: Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17-18

These verses advise against rejoicing when an enemy falls, whereas Psalm 109:28 involves cursing enemies.

Proverbs 24:17-18: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love and pray for your enemies, contrary to the call for cursing in Psalm 109:28.

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

Instructs to bless those who persecute you, opposing the sentiment in Psalm 109:28.

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Encourages returning blessing for evil, which contrasts with the tone of Psalm 109:28.

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 Luke 6:27-28

Advises to love and bless those who curse you, contradicting the desire for vindication in Psalm 109:28.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:20-21

Suggests feeding your enemy and overcoming evil with good, differing from Psalm 109:28.

Romans 12:20-21: 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.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18

Commands to love your neighbor and not seek revenge, opposing the call for cursing in Psalm 109:28.

Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Recommends providing for your enemy, unlike the imprecation in Psalm 109:28.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Paradox #1

Psalms 109:28 seems to show a person asking for God's blessing and for their enemies' curses to fail. Some may see a conflict with New Testament teachings, where Jesus advises to love and pray for one's enemies (like in Matthew 5:44). This could appear inconsistent with the idea of seeking harm for one's adversaries.

Paradox #2

Psalms 109:28 can be seen as morally conflicting because it involves asking for curses on enemies while seeking blessings for oneself. This could be inconsistent with teachings about love and forgiveness found elsewhere in religious texts.

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