Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 132:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 132:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 132:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, God will make bad people feel sorry and embarrassed, but the good king will be happy and do well. This means that God helps people who are good and punishes those who aren’t.

Psalms 132:18: His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.

Contradiction with John 12:13

This verse speaks of people exalting with praise, which contrasts the shame mentioned in Psalms 132:18.

John 12:13: Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed [is] the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advocates turning the other cheek and not responding with shame or punishment to one's adversaries, which contradicts the theme of shame for enemies in Psalms 132:18.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

This verse encourages blessing those who persecute you, which is in contrast to covering enemies in shame as Psalms 132:18 suggests.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Luke 6:35

Instructs loving enemies and doing good to them, contradicting the desire for their shame depicted in Psalms 132:18.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.
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