Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 26:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 26:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 26:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christians, in the book of Psalms, the author (King David) is asking God not to treat him like people who do bad things and hurt others. He hopes God will remember that he tries to be good and stay away from those who do wrong.

Psalms 26:9: Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men: [Gather...: or, Take not away] [bloody...: Heb. men of blood]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:21

This verse suggests that the wicked will be punished, which may imply association with them, while Psalms 26:9 asks not to be gathered with the wicked.

Proverbs 11:21: [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse emphasizes individual responsibility, contrasting with the collective consequence mentioned in Psalms 26:9.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Jesus emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, which can be seen as opposing the plea for separation from sinners in Psalms 26:9.

Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Contradiction with Luke 15:2

This verse highlights Jesus's association with sinners, contradicting the plea for separation in Psalms 26:9.

Luke 15:2: And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.
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