Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 17:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 17:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 17:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of the book, he is asking God to protect him from mean people who want to hurt him. David feels like he is surrounded by enemies and needs God's help to stay safe.

Psalms 17:9: From the wicked that oppress me, [from] my deadly enemies, [who] compass me about. [oppress: Heb. waste] [my...: Heb. my enemies against the soul]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love enemies and pray for those who persecute, contrasting with seeking deliverance from enemies.

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 12:14

Advises to bless and not curse persecutors, contradicting the plea for protection from enemies.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Encourages feeding and giving drink to enemies, differing from the appeal for protection from 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

Calls to love and do good to enemies, contrary to focusing on being saved from them.

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