Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 139:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 139:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 139:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, people sometimes say bad things about God and pretend they don't care about Him. These people are acting like enemies because they use God's name in a wrong and disrespectful way.

Psalms 139:20: For they speak against thee wickedly, [and] thine enemies take [thy name] in vain.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse contradicts Psalms 139:20 by instructing believers to love their enemies, whereas Psalms 139:20 speaks against those who misuse God's name.

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 Luke 6:27

Here, it is encouraged to do good to those who hate you, contrary to the attitude towards adversaries implied in Psalms 139:20.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

The directive to bless those who persecute you stands in contrast to the adversarial tone towards enemies in Psalms 139:20.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse teaches not to take revenge, but to leave room for God's wrath, differing from the approach suggested in Psalms 139.

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 24:17

Advises against rejoicing when your enemy falls, which contrasts with the implied tone in Psalms 139:20 regarding adversaries.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Encourages offering food and drink to your enemy, contrasting the restrictiveness towards those misusing God's name.

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 Exodus 23:4-5

This passage encourages helping your enemy if they face trouble, which is different from the opposition towards adversaries in Psalms 139:20.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.
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