Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 35:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 35:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 35:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse means asking God to be fair and to protect him so that others won't laugh at him. David is asking for God's help to prove he has done nothing wrong.

Psalms 35:24: Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Psalms 35:24 calls for God's judgment against adversaries, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to love enemies and pray for persecutors.

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 35:24 seeks personal vindication, whereas Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to God.

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 24:17

Psalms 35:24 implies triumph over enemies, contrary to Proverbs 24:17, which warns against rejoicing at an enemy's downfall.

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 35:24 seeks justice against adversaries, but Luke 6:28 teaches to bless 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

Contrast to Psalms 35:24's plea for vindication, 1 Peter 3:9 urges not to repay evil with evil but with blessing.

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 Proverbs 25:21-22

Psalms 35:24 seeks judgment, whereas Proverbs 25:21-22 encourages kindness to an enemy, resulting in coals of fire on their head.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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