Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 35:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 35:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 35:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse is asking God to wake up and help him with his problems, like a strong protector who cares for him deeply. David trusts God to stand up and make things right for him.

Psalms 35:23: Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, [even] unto my cause, my God and my Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Psalms 35:23 asks for judgment against enemies, whereas Matthew 5:44 instructs 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 35:23 calls for God to awake to judgment, but Romans 12:19 teaches to not avenge ourselves and 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 Exodus 14:14

Psalms 35:23 seeks active intervention, while Exodus 14:14 advises to hold peace and let the Lord fight for you.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Psalms 35:23 implies rejoicing in anticipated judgment, whereas Proverbs 24:17 warns against rejoicing when your enemy falls.

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

Contradiction with Luke 6:28

Psalms 35:23 asks for defense against persecution, in contrast to Luke 6:28, which encourages blessing those who curse you.

Luke 6:28: Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Psalms 35:23 petitions for judgment, unlike 1 Peter 3:9, which advises not to repay evil for evil.

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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