Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:85

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:85 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:85. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, God loves it when people are kind and fair, but sometimes, some people do mean things on purpose, which isn’t what God wants. But David trusts God to help him when people are being unkind.

Psalms 119:85: The proud have digged pits for me, which [are] not after thy law.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:12

This verse suggests there is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way of death, which could contradict the notion in Psalms 119:85 that oppressors are wrong, suggesting they might only be following their perceived right path.

Proverbs 14:12: There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against seeking personal vengeance and suggests leaving room for God's wrath, conflicting with the sense of wrongdoing in Psalms 119:85 suggesting immediate justice.

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 Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages love for enemies and prayer for persecutors, contrasting with the adversarial posture of Psalms 119:85 against oppressors.

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;
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