Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 34:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 34:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 34:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God wants us to stay away from doing bad things and instead do good things, and we should always try to make peace with others. It's like choosing to be a kind friend and solve problems without fighting.

Psalms 34:14: Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

Contradiction with Exodus 21:24

This verse supports the notion of "an eye for an eye," which contrasts with the idea of pursuing peace and avoiding evil.

Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:8

It states there is a time to love and a time to hate, a time of war and a time of peace, suggesting that peace is not always the ultimate goal, which can contradict the pursuit of peace in Psalms 34:14.

Ecclesiastes 3:8: A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus states He came not to bring peace but a sword, contradicting the pursuit of peace mentioned in Psalms 34:14.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Jesus claims He brings division, not peace, in direct contrast with the directive to seek peace in Psalms 34:14.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with Revelation 19:11

Describes Jesus as a figure of judgment and war, which contrasts with the focus on peace in Psalms 34:14.

Revelation 19:11: And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him [was] called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction might arise when this verse encourages turning away from evil and doing good, but other parts of religious texts can sometimes depict actions like violence or punishment that might not clearly align with a straightforward interpretation of goodness or peace. This inconsistency might be difficult to reconcile for some people.

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