Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 28:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 28:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 28:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, people should be treated based on what they do, especially if they do bad things. If someone does wrong, they should face the results of their actions.

Psalms 28:4: Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse contradicts Psalms 28:4 by teaching to love enemies and bless those who curse you, rather than rendering to others according to their deeds.

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 Romans 12:19

This verse contradicts Psalms 28:4 by advising believers to refrain from taking vengeance and to leave room for God's wrath, rather than seeking retribution.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

This verse contradicts Psalms 28:4 by encouraging to wait on the Lord for salvation rather than repaying evil with evil.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

This verse contradicts Psalms 28:4 by instructing to love your enemies, do good, and bless those who mistreat you, instead of recompensing them according to their actions.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

This verse contradicts Psalms 28:4 by advising against repaying evil for evil and promoting seeking good for everyone.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

This verse contradicts Psalms 28:4 by instructing not to repay someone for their wrongdoing in the same manner they have treated you.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Paradox #1

Psalms 28:4 asks God to repay people according to their actions. Some might see a contradiction with the teaching of forgiveness and mercy found elsewhere in the Bible, like Jesus' teachings to love your enemies and forgive others. This could seem inconsistent because one part emphasizes justice, while another emphasizes mercy and forgiveness.

Paradox #2

The moral conflict in that verse might relate to the idea of wishing harm or retribution upon others, which could be seen as conflicting with teachings about forgiveness and love for one's enemies in other parts of the Bible.

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