Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 135:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 135:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 135:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God is very powerful and He defeated big nations and strong kings to help His people. He wants us to remember that God can do amazing things to take care of us.

Psalms 135:10: Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Psalms 135:10 talks about God smiting kings, while Matthew 5:9 emphasizes peacemaking and being sons of God.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

While Psalms 135:10 mentions destruction of kings, Isaiah 2:4 speaks of nations not learning war anymore, emphasizing peace.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Psalms 135:10 describes God taking vengeance, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against humans taking vengeance, leaving it to God.

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.

Paradox #1

This verse involves God's actions in defeating other nations, which might conflict with the moral teaching of loving and forgiving enemies. Some might see a contradiction between divine justice and mercy, or between God commanding war in some parts and promoting peace in others.

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