Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Psalms 119:42 speaks of trusting in God's word for answers against those who reproach, while Matthew 5:44 advocates for loving and praying for enemies, instead of providing a direct reply or defense.
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 Proverbs 15:1
Psalms 119:42 mentions trust in the word of God to answer one's reproacher, whereas Proverbs 15:1 suggests a soft answer to turn away wrath, focusing on tone rather than reliance on scripture as a defense.
Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Psalms 119:42 indicates self-reliance on God's word for answering someone, while Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance and responses to God's wrath rather than taking personal action.
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 James 1:19
While Psalms 119:42 emphasizes a response grounded in trust in God's word, James 1:19 focuses instead on being swift to hear and slow to speak, contradicting the readiness to provide an answer.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: