Contradiction with Proverbs 13:20
Proverbs 13:20 suggests companionship with wise people, whereas Psalms 26:4 speaks against associating with vain and deceitful persons.
Proverbs 13:20: He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. [destroyed: Heb. broken]
Contradiction with Matthew 9:10
Matthew 9:10 highlights Jesus dining with sinners and tax collectors, which contradicts Psalms 26:4's stance on not sitting with the deceitful.
Matthew 9:10: And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 9:22
1 Corinthians 9:22 showcases Paul's approach to be all things to all people, including those who may not be righteous, differing from Psalms 26:4's directive of avoiding the company of the deceitful.
1 Corinthians 9:22: To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all [men], that I might by all means save some.
Contradiction with Luke 15:2
Luke 15:2 describes the Pharisees complaining about Jesus receiving sinners and eating with them, which contrasts Psalms 26:4's position on not associating with deceitful men.
Luke 15:2: And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.
Contradiction with Mark 2:16
Mark 2:16 depicts Jesus eating with sinners and tax collectors, conflicting with the stance in Psalms 26:4 against sitting with vain persons.
Mark 2:16: And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?
Paradox #1
Psalms 26:4 might create a conflict for those who emphasize loving everyone equally, as the verse suggests distancing from certain people. This could be seen as contradicting the idea of unconditional love and acceptance.