Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:119

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:119 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:119. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God gets rid of all the bad people, just like getting rid of junk. That's why David loves what God teaches.

Psalms 119:119: Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth [like] dross: therefore I love thy testimonies. [puttest...: Heb. causest to cease]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17-18

These verses suggest not rejoicing in the downfall of enemies, whereas Psalms 119:119 implies finding comfort in the destruction of the wicked.

Proverbs 24:17-18: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advocates for loving and praying for enemies, contrasting with the attitude towards the wicked in Psalms 119:119.

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 12:20

Here, feeding and caring for your enemy is encouraged, opposing Psalms 119:119's focus on the fate of the wicked.

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.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23

This verse states that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contradicting any comfort found in their destruction as mentioned in Psalms 119:119.

Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

God's patience and desire for repentance contradict the destructive end of the wicked as applauded in Psalms 119:119.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
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