Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 28:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 28:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 28:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God is like a good shepherd who keeps His people safe and gives them many good things. He asks God to take care of His people forever.

Psalms 28:9: Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever. [feed: or, rule]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Psalms 28:9 asks for the blessing and guidance of the people of God, Matthew 5:44 encourages love and prayer for even enemies, extending beyond just the divine people.

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 Proverbs 24:17

Psalms 28:9 focuses on blessings for God’s people, while Proverbs 24:17 advises not to rejoice when enemies fall, which contrasts the focus from God’s people to all individuals including adversaries.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Isaiah 48:22

Psalms 28:9 asks for peace upon God's people, whereas Isaiah 48:22 states there is no peace for the wicked, highlighting opposition between the blessed and the wicked.

Isaiah 48:22: [There is] no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:16

Unlike Psalms 28:9 which expresses a prayer for God's people, Jeremiah 7:16 tells not to pray for certain people, marking a limitation on the universality of prayers mentioned in Psalms.

Jeremiah 7:16: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

Psalms 28:9 seeks welfare for God's people, yet Ezekiel 18:32 speaks to God’s desire for all to turn from their ways and live, expanding the scope from a specific people to all individuals.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
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