Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 10:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 10:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 10:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, this verse is asking God to stop bad people from doing bad things and to look for their wrong actions until there aren't any left. It's like asking God to make the world a better place by stopping the people who do bad things.

Psalms 10:15: Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil [man]: seek out his wickedness [till] thou find none.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts Psalms 10:15, as it teaches to love and pray for enemies rather than seeking their destruction.

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 12:19

This verse contradicts Psalms 10:15 by instructing individuals not to seek vengeance, emphasizing that vengeance belongs to God alone.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Contradicts by advising love and blessings toward enemies, which opposes the desire for their demise or breaking as implied in Psalms 10:15.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Directly contradicts Psalms 10:15 by instructing not to rejoice in the downfall of one's enemy.

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

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Encourages seeking good for everyone, which contradicts the concept of breaking the power of the wicked as suggested in Psalms 10:15.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Advises feeding and giving drink to an enemy, contradicting the act of breaking or seeking harm against evildoers.

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 10:15 may present a contradiction because it involves a call for punitive action against wrongdoers, which might conflict with ideas of forgiveness and mercy found elsewhere in the Bible. Some may see an inconsistency between seeking justice and showing compassion.

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