Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 35:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 35:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 35:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, people are teasing and making fun of him, saying they have seen something bad he did. But David feels like this isn't fair because they are being mean without a good reason.

Psalms 35:21: Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, [and] said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen [it].

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages loving and praying for enemies, contrasting the adversarial tone in Psalms 35:21.

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

Advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, contrasting the delighting in adversaries' downfall implied in Psalms 35:21.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

Instructs to bless and not curse persecutors, contrasting the lament of malice in Psalms 35:21.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4

Encourages helping your enemy's belongings, contrasting with viewing adversaries negatively in Psalms 35:21.

Exodus 23:4: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Teaches loving your enemies and doing good to them, contradicting the adversarial expression in Psalms 35:21.

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