Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 35:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 35:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 35:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, this verse asks God to stop enemies from thinking they have won or to feel happy about it. It is like asking God to protect you from people who want bad things to happen to you.

Psalms 35:25: Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up. [Ah...: Heb. Ah, ah, our soul]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Contradicts Psalms 35:25 by advising not to rejoice 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 Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love enemies, contrary to the joy over enemies' troubles in Psalms 35:25.

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 12:20

Advises feeding the enemy, opposing the sentiment of triumph in Psalms 35:25.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:6

Love rejoices not in iniquity, contrasting the attitude of delight in adversity of others in Psalms 35:25.

1 Corinthians 13:6: Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; [in the truth: or, with the truth]

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Encourages kind treatment of enemies, conflicting with the retaliatory tone of Psalms 35:25.

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

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict might arise from the idea of wishing harm or failure upon others, which could be seen as inconsistent with values of forgiveness and love for one's enemies. This may seem contradictory to teachings that emphasize compassion and understanding.

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