Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 22:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 22:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 22:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the people around him were like scary, hungry lions that opened their mouths wide and roared to scare him. They were trying to hurt him and make him feel afraid.

Psalms 22:13: They gaped upon me [with] their mouths, [as] a ravening and a roaring lion. [gaped...: Heb. opened their mouths against me]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

Psalms 22:13 describes enemies as a threat, while Proverbs 16:7 suggests peace with enemies when one's ways please the Lord.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Psalms 22:13 portrays aggression from adversaries, whereas Romans 12:18 advocates living peaceably with all men if possible.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Psalms 22:13 depicts hostility, while Matthew 5:44 calls for love and prayer for one's 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 James 3:9

Psalms 22:13 involves destructive behavior, yet James 3:9 emphasizes the importance of speaking blessings on those made in God's likeness.

James 3:9: Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Psalms 22:13 shows hostility, whereas 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 describes love as patient and kind, opposing any aggression.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7: Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, [vaunteth...: or, is not rash]
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