Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 140:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 140:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 140:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, God doesn’t want bad people who say mean things to stay powerful and will make sure that those who hurt others will face trouble and be stopped.

Psalms 140:11: Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow [him]. [an...: or, an evil speaker (Heb. a man of tongue), a wicked man of violence, be established in the earth: let him be hunted to his overthrow]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Psalms 140:11 speaks of wishing misfortune on evil speakers, Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contradicts the idea of wishing harm.

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 12:20

Psalms 140:11 calls for a downfall of the slanderous, whereas Romans 12:20 instructs believers to feed their enemies and show them kindness.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

This verse encourages showing kindness to one's enemy, contradicting the desire for calamity in Psalms 140:11.

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

Psalms 140:11 implies a desire for evil to befall the wicked, while Luke 6:27 instructs to do good to those who hate you.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:32

The call for compassion and forgiveness in Ephesians 4:32 opposes the sentiment in Psalms 140:11 to seek downfall for malicious speakers.

Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
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