Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 35:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 35:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 35:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse is asking God to help so that bad people don't laugh at or make fun of those who haven't done anything wrong. It is a way of saying that it is not fair for people to be mean or sneaky without a good reason.

Psalms 35:19: Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: [neither] let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause. [wrongfully: Heb. falsely]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, contradicting the idea in Psalms 35:19 where enemies rejoice over one's misfortune.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to love your enemies and pray for them, which contradicts the lament in Psalms 35:19 concerning adversaries' malice.

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 12:14

Paul instructs to bless those who persecute you, conflicting with the plea in Psalms 35:19 against those who unjustly oppose you.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Encourages not to repay evil for evil, presenting a contrast to the theme of being wronged by enemies in Psalms 35:19.

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.
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