Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse contradicts Psalms 140:10 by teaching believers to love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them, instead of calling for harm upon them.
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 12:21
This verse contradicts Psalms 140:10 by encouraging individuals to overcome evil with good rather than seeking the downfall of the wicked.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
This passage contradicts Psalms 140:10 by advising believers to feed their enemies and give them water, which is contrary to wishing for harm to befall them.
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 Luke 6:27-28
These verses contradict Psalms 140:10 by urging believers to love their enemies, do good to those who hate them, and bless those who curse them, as opposed to hoping for their destruction.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Paradox #1
Psalms 140:10 calls for harm or punishment upon one's enemies. This can be seen as conflicting with the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament, such as in Matthew 5:44 where He instructs to love and pray for one's enemies. This presents a contradiction between seeking vengeance and advocating for love and forgiveness.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be the wish for harm to come to others, which contrasts with other teachings in the Bible that promote forgiveness, love, and compassion towards one's enemies. This inconsistency might arise from the tension between justice or retribution and mercy or forgiveness.