Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 112:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 112:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 112:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, bad people will be sad and upset when they see good things happening. They will not succeed in their bad plans, and those plans will disappear.

Psalms 112:10: The wicked shall see [it], and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse instructs not to rejoice when an enemy falls, contradicting Psalms 112:10's depiction of the wicked being grieved at the prosperity of the righteous.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages loving enemies and praying for those who persecute you, contradicting the depiction of joy at the failure of the wicked in Psalms 112:10.

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 Ezekiel 33:11

This verse emphasizes that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contradicting the apparent satisfaction in the downfall of the wicked expressed in Psalms 112:10.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

This verse promotes feeding your enemy if they are hungry, contradicting the hostility towards enemies that could be interpreted from Psalms 112:10.

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.
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