Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
While Psalms 18:35 speaks of God teaching hands for battle and giving strength, Matthew 5:39 emphasizes turning the other cheek and not resisting evil, suggesting a peaceful approach instead of preparing for battle.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Psalms 18:35 praises God's enabling of strength and victory in battle, but Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to God and not seeking it personally, contrasting with the idea of personal empowerment for conflict.
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 Matthew 26:52
In Psalms 18:35, God's support is described in martial terms, whereas Matthew 26:52 indicates that those who take up the sword shall perish by it, discouraging reliance on physical conflict.
Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
These verses encourage feeding your enemy and overcoming evil with good, contrasting with the martial imagery in Psalms 18:35 of being equipped for battle.
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 James 1:19-20
These verses promote listening, slow anger, and peace-making, which contrast with the idea in Psalms 18:35 of God fortifying someone for battle, a context of conflict.
James 1:19-20: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: