Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, while Psalms 122:6 specifically encourages praying for the peace of Jerusalem, suggesting a focus on a specific group rather than adversaries.
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 James 2:9
This verse warns against showing favoritism, which might be seen as contradictory when Psalms 122:6 prioritizes peace prayers for Jerusalem specifically.
James 2:9: But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse emphasizes there is neither Jew nor Gentile in Christ, suggesting unity without distinction, which may contrast with praying specifically for Jerusalem as in Psalms 122:6.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35
This passage conveys that God shows no partiality, which might contradict the specific focus on Jerusalem in prayers as instructed in Psalms 122:6.
Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Contradiction with Romans 2:11
This verse states that God does not show favoritism, potentially conflicting with the call to pray specifically for Jerusalem in Psalms 122:6.
Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.
Paradox #1
The contradiction, inconsistency, or conflict might arise because "Psalms 122:6" is often interpreted as a call to pray for peace in Jerusalem. Historically, Jerusalem has been a city of conflict rather than peace, with ongoing tensions and wars throughout its history. This can be seen as inconsistent with the verse's vision of peace.