Psalms 26:5 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to King David, this verse means he doesn't want to be friends with people who do bad things and won't spend time with them. It's like choosing to be with friends who are kind and do good instead of being near those who are mean and make bad choices.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:11

This verse shows Jesus dining with sinners, which contradicts Psalms 26:5's rejection of sitting with the wicked.

Matthew 9:11: And when the Pharisees saw [it], they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?

Contradiction with Mark 2:15-17

In these verses, Jesus eats with publicans and sinners, contrasting with Psalms 26:5's stance against associating with evil doers.

Mark 2:15-17: And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.

Contradiction with Luke 15:1-2

Jesus welcomes and eats with sinners, contrary to Psalms 26:5's avoidance of the wicked.

Luke 15:1-2: Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

This verse highlights that all have sinned, suggesting everyone is wicked, which challenges the clear division in Psalms 26:5.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Matthew 11:19

Jesus is called a friend of sinners, showing acceptance and contrasting with the separation in Psalms 26:5.

Matthew 11:19: The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.

Contradiction with Luke 7:34

Reiterates Jesus being a friend of publicans and sinners, which contradicts the refusal in Psalms 26:5.

Luke 7:34: The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!

Paradox #1

Psalms 26:5 expresses a stance against associating with evildoers. A potential contradiction could arise when comparing this with teachings in the New Testament, particularly those of Jesus, who often associated with sinners and taught love and forgiveness for all people, including enemies. This could seem inconsistent to some due to the differing approaches towards interacting with those considered unrighteous.