Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:122

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:122 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:122. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christians, the author of Psalms is David. This verse is like a prayer asking God to protect and help them, so that they won't be bullied or hurt by people who think they are better than others.

Psalms 119:122: Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:21

While Psalms 119:122 asks for surety against oppression, Proverbs 11:21 states that the wicked will not go unpunished, implying that oppression will be addressed by divine justice rather than a human guarantee.

Proverbs 11:21: [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Psalms 119:122 seeks protection and possibly retribution against oppressors, whereas Matthew 5:39 advises to turn the other cheek when faced with evil.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

In contrast to seeking retribution or defense from humans, Romans 12:19 advises against taking vengeance, instructing to leave it to God.

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 Proverbs 25:21

Psalms 119:122 implies seeking protection from enemies, yet Proverbs 25:21 suggests to love and provide for them.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Psalm 37:1-2

While Psalm 119:122 seeks immediate relief from oppressors, Psalm 37:1-2 advises not to fret over evildoers, promising their eventual demise.

Psalm 37:1-2: [[A Psalm] of David.] Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
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