Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 35:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 35:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 35:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the person who wrote this part of the Bible, people were mean to him even when he was nice to them, which made him feel very sad inside. Christians often think about this as a lesson that sometimes people might not be kind back, but it's important to keep being good and trust God.

Psalms 35:12: They rewarded me evil for good [to] the spoiling of my soul. [spoiling: Heb. depriving]

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

This verse instructs to provide for your enemy if they are hungry or thirsty, which contradicts the act of rendering evil for good as in Psalms 35:12.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, opposing the notion of repaying good with evil.

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 12:21

This verse advises overcoming evil with good, directly contradicting the idea of repaying evil for good.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

This verse instructs not to repay evil with evil but with a blessing, countering the behavior described in Psalms 35:12.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse tells to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you, which opposes the action of rendering evil for good.

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

Paradox #1

Psalms 35:12 might be seen as expressing a moral conflict because it talks about people repaying good with evil. This could raise questions about why people choose to respond with harm instead of kindness, creating a contradiction with the expectation of reciprocal goodwill.

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