Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 25:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 25:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 25:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, he is asking God to notice his enemies because there are a lot of them, and they really don't like him and are mean to him. David is telling God how he feels, hoping God will help him.

Psalms 25:19: Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred. [cruel...: Heb. hatred of violence]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

Proverbs 16:7 suggests that when a person's ways are pleasing to the Lord, even their enemies are at peace with them, contradicting Psalms 25:19 where enemies appear to be in conflict.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Matthew 5:44 commands to love and pray for enemies, which contrasts with Psalms 25:19's depiction of enemies as a distressing element.

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

Romans 12:19 advises against seeking personal vengeance against enemies, offering a different approach than implied struggle with enemies in Psalms 25:19.

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 4:4

James 4:4 states that friendship with the world makes one an enemy of God, differing from Psalms 25:19's depiction of external enemies against an individual.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
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