Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 18:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 18:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 18:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse means that with God's help, he chased his enemies, caught them, and didn’t stop until they were totally defeated. It's like when you win a game and make sure everyone knows you finished it completely.

Psalms 18:37: I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts by instructing to love your enemies, whereas Psalms 18:37 speaks of pursuing and overtaking 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

Contradicts by teaching not to seek personal vengeance but leave room for God's wrath, unlike the pursuit described in Psalms 18:37.

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 Proverbs 25:21-22

Advises feeding and giving drink to your enemy, contrary to the action of pursuing enemies seen in Psalms 18:37.

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

Encourages doing good to those who hate you, unlike the pursuit to overtake enemies in Psalms 18:37.

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Advises not to repay evil for evil, which contrasts with the active pursuit of enemies mentioned in Psalms 18:37.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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