Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 118:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 118:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 118:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, when lots of people were around, God helped the person to be strong and beat them. It's like when you have a big problem, but you know that with God's help, you can make it go away.

Psalms 118:10: All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them. [destroy...: Heb. cut them off]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Psalms 118:10 speaks of overcoming nations, Matthew 5:44 instructs to love and pray for enemies, promoting love over conquest.

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 12:18

Psalms 118:10 implies conflict, whereas Romans 12:18 advocates for living peaceably with all, emphasizing peace over battle.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

Psalms 118:10 assumes hostility with nations, but Proverbs 16:7 suggests that pleasing God can make even enemies live at peace with you.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Psalms 118:10 speaks of defeating nations, contrasting with Isaiah 2:4 which envisions a future without war where nations do not engage in battle.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:12

While Psalms 118:10 focuses on physical nations, Ephesians 6:12 emphasizes spiritual struggle rather than physical confrontation with people.

Ephesians 6:12: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. [flesh...: Gr. blood and flesh] [spiritual...: or, wicked spirits] [high: or, heavenly]

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

In contrast to the idea of overcoming nations in Psalms 118:10, Luke 6:27 calls for loving one's enemies and doing good to those who hate.

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