Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 10:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 10:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 10:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, bad people like to brag about the wrong things they want and even say nice things about people who only want more and more, but God does not like that. God wants people to be kind and not greedy.

Psalms 10:3: For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, [whom] the LORD abhorreth. [heart's: Heb. soul's] [blesseth...: or, the covetous blesseth himself, he abhorreth the LORD]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:34

Psalm 10:3 describes boasting and blessing the greedy, while Proverbs 3:34 speaks of God's opposition to the proud.

Proverbs 3:34: Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

Psalm 10:3 reflects pride and wickedness, whereas Matthew 5:5 blesses the meek.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with Luke 1:52

Psalm 10:3 shows the wicked being praised, but Luke 1:52 indicates that God brings down the proud.

Luke 1:52: He hath put down the mighty from [their] seats, and exalted them of low degree.

Contradiction with James 4:6

Psalm 10:3 includes the theme of pride, while James 4:6 states that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

Psalm 10:3 portrays boasting in sinners, whereas 1 Peter 5:5 advises humility and contrasts God’s favor towards the humble over the proud.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Paradox #1

Psalms 10:3 suggests that people who are greedy or boastful might end up rejecting or dismissing God. The moral conflict here can be that while society often celebrates success and ambition, this verse warns that such traits can lead to turning away from spiritual values. This creates a tension between achieving personal success and staying true to spiritual humility.

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