Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 109:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 109:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 109:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God will be right beside the poor to help them and keep them safe from people who want to hurt them with their words. God is like a special friend who stands up for those who need help.

Psalms 109:31: For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save [him] from those that condemn his soul. [those...: Heb. the judges of]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts Psalms 109:31 by teaching to love and pray for enemies rather than stand at the right hand of the poor to save him from those that condemn his soul.

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 instructs to bless them which persecute instead of focusing on delivering judgment on those who condemn, as suggested in Psalms 109:31.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Encourages not to rejoice when an enemy falls or let the heart be glad when they stumble, in contrast to Psalms 109:31 which is about standing against those who condemn the soul.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Advises providing for the enemy in need instead of protecting the poor from their adversaries, showing a different response to adversaries than Psalms 109:31.

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

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Calls to love enemies and do good to them who hate you, which can be seen as opposite in approach to the defense and protection stance in Psalms 109:31.

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