Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 28:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 28:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 28:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse is like asking God to keep him away from bad people who pretend to be nice but actually plan mean things. It’s a way of asking God for help to stay with the good people and away from those who do wrong in secret.

Psalms 28:3: Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief [is] in their hearts.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Psalms 28:3 asks for separation from wicked and deceitful people, Matthew 5:44 instructs to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you, opposing avoidance.

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 Luke 6:27

Psalms 28:3 calls for separation from the wicked, but Luke 6:27 tells us to love those who hate us and do good to them, contradicting the call for separation.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

Psalms 28:3 seeks separation from evil doers, whereas Romans 12:14 teaches to bless those who persecute you, not curse them.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Psalms 28:3 desires distancing from deceitful men, while Romans 12:20 advises providing for your enemy, opposing the idea of avoidance.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Psalms 28:3 talks about not associating with the wicked, yet Proverbs 25:21 encourages helping your enemy with food and drink, suggesting a different approach.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Paradox #1

Psalms 28:3 highlights people who speak nicely but have bad intentions. The moral conflict could be that people are judged more by actions rather than words, but sometimes people may focus too much on how things are said instead of what is done. This can lead to trusting or misunderstanding those with hidden motives.

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