Contradiction with Psalm 37:25
This verse suggests that the righteous are never forsaken, contrary to the implication in Psalms 26:10 that evil men may prosper.
Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14
This verse observes inconsistencies in life where the righteous get what the wicked deserve, opposite the belief in clear moral justice in Psalm 26:10.
Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1
Jeremiah questions why the way of the wicked prospers, contradicting the assumption in Psalm 26:10 of proper moral recompense.
Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:13
Habakkuk questions why God allows the treacherous to prosper, conflicting with the suggestion in Psalm 26:10 of straightforward divine justice.
Habakkuk 1:13: [Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he? [iniquity: or, grievance]
Contradiction with Job 21:7
This verse highlights that the wicked often live long and prosper, contrasting with the straightforward moral outlook of Psalm 26:10.
Job 21:7: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency might stem from the idea of judging or condemning others while acknowledging personal purity or innocence. It could seem inconsistent if a person highlights the wrongdoings of others but doesn't apply the same scrutiny to themselves or overlooks their own faults. This can lead to the notion of hypocrisy, where the person claims moral superiority but doesn't meet the same standards they set for others.