Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse instructs to love your enemies, which contradicts the desire for vengeance expressed in Psalms 137:7.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
This verse advises leaving vengeance to God, contrasting with the call for remembrance of vengeance in Psalms 137:7.
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.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
This verse suggests feeding your enemy if they are hungry, differing from the adversarial tone in Psalms 137:7.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
This verse counsels not to repay evil for evil, opposing the sentiment in Psalms 137:7.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28
This verse encourages loving and blessing your enemies, contrasting with the imprecation in Psalms 137:7.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Paradox #1
This verse itself might not present a direct contradiction or inconsistency, but it does call for reflection on themes of vengeance and divine justice. Some people might see a conflict with New Testament teachings that emphasize forgiveness and loving one's enemies. In the Old Testament, calls for retribution are part of the historical context, while the New Testament often focuses on forgiving and turning the other cheek, as taught by Jesus. So, the tension is more about differing emphases across the Testaments rather than a contradiction within a single verse.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction or conflict with Psalms 137:7 might come from the mention of Edom and its interactions with Israel. Historically, Edom and Israel had a complex relationship involving conflicts and alliances. The verse reflects a period of animosity, but historical records regarding when and how these interactions occurred can vary, leading to inconsistencies in the timeline or nature of events described in Biblical text compared to external historical records.