Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
While Psalms 35:1 speaks of pleading with God to fight against adversaries, Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
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
Psalms 35:1 asks God to contend with those who contend with the psalmist, but Romans 12:19 advises believers not to seek revenge and to leave room for God's wrath.
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
Psalms 35:1 requests God’s intervention against opponents, whereas Proverbs 20:22 encourages waiting for the Lord’s deliverance rather than seeking immediate retaliation.
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
In contrast to seeking divine defense as in Psalms 35:1, Luke 6:27-28 instructs believers to love their enemies and bless those who curse them.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Paradox #1
Psalms 35:1 might seem to conflict with the teachings of peace and forgiveness found in other parts of the Bible, particularly in the New Testament. For example, Jesus' teachings emphasize loving your enemies and turning the other cheek. The call for divine intervention against one's adversaries in this verse might seem at odds with these messages of forgiveness and reconciliation.
Paradox #2
Psalms 35:1 asks for divine help against adversaries. Some might see a contradiction or conflict with teachings about forgiveness and loving enemies, as found in other parts of the Bible. This could seem inconsistent if one part promotes seeking help against enemies, while another part encourages loving them.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in this verse could be the idea of asking for divine help to contend or fight against others. Some people might see this as conflicting with teachings about love, forgiveness, and peace found elsewhere in the Bible, such as loving your enemies and turning the other cheek. It raises the question of how to reconcile these differing approaches to conflict and relationships with others.