Contradiction with Proverbs 11:21
Proverbs 11:21 states that "though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished," contradicting Psalms 125:5, which implies the Lord will lead those who turn aside unto their crooked ways away with the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 11:21: [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Contradiction with Proverbs 13:21
Proverbs 13:21 says "evil pursueth sinners," indicating a belief that wrongdoing will meet with consequences, contrasting Psalms 125:5’s suggestion that the Lord might lead the wicked away with sinners.
Proverbs 13:21: Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:11
Ecclesiastes 8:11 notes that "sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily," implying that justice against the wicked may be delayed, contrary to Psalms 125:5 which suggests an immediate action against those who turn aside.
Ecclesiastes 8:11: Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:20
Proverbs 24:20 mentions "the candle of the wicked shall be put out," indicating a definitive end for the wicked, contrasting with Psalms 125:5 where the wicked people are mentioned to possibly be led away together with evildoers.
Proverbs 24:20: For there shall be no reward to the evil [man]; the candle of the wicked shall be put out. [candle: or, lamp]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1
Jeremiah 12:1 questions why the wicked prosper, suggesting they might not be immediately led away with evildoers as in Psalms 125:5.
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 Isaiah 57:21
Isaiah 57:21 states "there is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked," which contrasts with Psalms 125:5 which does not explicitly mention the ultimate lack of peace for the wicked.
Isaiah 57:21: [There is] no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.
Contradiction with Job 21:7
Job 21:7 questions why the wicked live and become old, suggesting a prolonged existence rather than being led away swiftly as in Psalms 125:5.
Job 21:7: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict might arise from the idea of bad consequences for people who turn away, which can seem harsh or unforgiving. This could be seen as conflicting with messages of forgiveness and mercy found elsewhere in the Bible.