Contradiction with Isaiah 44:24
This verse states that God alone created everything, unlike Psalms 135:18 which implies idols have creators.
Isaiah 44:24: Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I [am] the LORD that maketh all [things]; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;
Contradiction with Psalms 115:3
This verse states that God does whatever pleases Him, unlike Psalms 135:18 which implies idols cannot affect anything.
Psalms 115:3: But our God [is] in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.
Contradiction with Isaiah 37:16
This verse proclaims that God is the living Creator unlike the idols in Psalms 135:18 that are lifeless.
Isaiah 37:16: O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, that dwellest [between] the cherubims, thou [art] the God, [even] thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made heaven and earth.
Paradox #1
Psalms 135:18 suggests that those who worship idols become like them. A contradiction might arise if the emphasis on idol worship seems to conflict with the broader message of compassion and understanding in other parts of the Bible. It could appear inconsistent to focus heavily on condemning idol worship while not addressing the underlying intentions or cultural differences of those worshiping. Understanding this could call for a more compassionate and less judgmental approach, which might seem at odds with the verse's literal interpretation.