Contradiction with Proverbs 3:34
While Psalms 119:51 acknowledges being mocked by the proud, Proverbs 3:34 states that God scorns the scorners, indicating divine retribution against the proud, which suggests that the proud should not prevail in scorning others.
Proverbs 3:34: Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Contradiction with James 4:6
Psalms 119:51 reflects enduring scorn from the proud, yet James 4:6 mentions that God gives grace to the humble and resists the proud, implying that the proud would not succeed in their mocking.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5
Psalms 119:51 expresses the feeling of enduring proud mockery, whereas 1 Peter 5:5 asserts that God opposes the proud, suggesting a contradiction in the power dynamics expressed.
1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:11
Psalms 119:51 talks about being derided by the proud, but Matthew 5:11 speaks of being blessed when reviled and persecuted for righteousness, implying a positive outcome.
Matthew 5:11: Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [falsely: Gr. lying]
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:5
Psalms 119:51 mentions scorn from the proud, yet Proverbs 16:5 states that everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord, contradicting the idea that the proud should be in a position to mock.
Proverbs 16:5: Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to the LORD: [though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]