Contradiction with Proverbs 13:21
This verse suggests that evil will pursue sinners, contrasting with the idea of the righteous not falling under the wicked.
Proverbs 13:21: Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
Contradiction with Job 21:7
This verse observes that the wicked do indeed prosper and live long, contradicting the notion that the wicked will not rest upon the righteous.
Job 21:7: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14
This verse describes a situation where the righteous receive what the wicked deserve, suggesting a contradiction with the protection of the righteous from the rod of wickedness.
Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1
This verse questions why the wicked prosper, implying that the wicked can have power over the righteous, contrary to Psalms 125:3.
Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:13
This verse questions why God tolerates treachery and allows the wicked to swallow up those more righteous, contradicting the protection of the righteous.
Habakkuk 1:13: [Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he? [iniquity: or, grievance]
Contradiction with Malachi 3:15
This verse suggests that the wicked are set up and prosper, which contradicts the assurance of Psalms 125:3 that the lot of the wicked will not rest upon the righteous.
Malachi 3:15: And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, [they that] tempt God are even delivered. [are set up: Heb. are built]
Paradox #1
The verse suggests that the wicked will not rule over the righteous for too long. A potential theological conflict might arise when considering instances throughout history or even personal experiences where it seems that injustice and wicked rule persist over good people for extended periods, which can challenge the understanding of divine justice or timing.
Paradox #2
Psalms 125:3 mentions the idea of wicked authority not lasting over the righteous, but one could argue there's a contradiction in real life when observing that unjust rulers or harmful influences sometimes persist for long periods, causing suffering for good people. This could be seen as inconsistent with the verse's promise.