Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 143:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 143:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 143:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the person who wrote this, he is asking God to keep him safe from people who want to hurt him. He trusts God to be a safe place where he can hide and be protected.

Psalms 143:9: Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me. [flee...: Heb. hide me with thee]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

While Psalms 143:9 talks about trust in deliverance, Proverbs 3:5 emphasizes trust in the Lord with no reliance on personal understanding, revealing a potential conflict in agency and expectation of help.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Psalms 143:9 requests deliverance from enemies, whereas Matthew 5:44 instructs to love and pray for enemies, which contradicts the desire for rescue 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;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Psalms 143:9 seeks deliverance, implying vengeance or rescue from foes, whereas Romans 12:19 teaches to forgo vengeance, leaving it to God's wrath, presenting a different response to opposition.

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 James 1:2

While Psalms 143:9 calls for rescue from troubles, James 1:2 suggests rejoicing in trials, showing a contrasting attitude toward adversity.

James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

Psalms 143:9 seeks escape from enemies, yet Exodus 23:4-5 advises helping your enemy if in distress, offering a conflicting course of action concerning adversaries.

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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