Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 140:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 140:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 140:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse is like asking God to protect us from people who want to hurt us or make bad plans against us. It's a way to ask God to keep us safe and help us stay on the right path.

Psalms 140:4: Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

Suggests that when a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, which contrasts with pleading for protection from evil men.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which conflicts with seeking protection from 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;

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Psalms 140:4 could be seen in the plea for protection against evildoers while also grappling with the idea of forgiveness and love for one's enemies that is emphasized in other parts of the Bible. This could seem inconsistent because it reflects a desire for harm to not come to oneself while facing the challenge of extending grace and forgiveness to those who might wish harm upon us.

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