Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contradicts the call for those seeking harm to be confounded in Psalms 35:4.
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
This passage advises to bless those who persecute you, contrasting the wish for confounding those who seek harm in Psalms 35:4.
Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
Suggests not to rejoice when enemies fall, opposing the desire for their shame as expressed in Psalms 35:4.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28
Commands to love enemies and do good to those who hate you, in contradiction to desiring confusion upon those seeking harm in Psalms 35:4.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Paradox #1
Psalms 35:4 calls for shame and confusion upon those who seek harm against the speaker. The contradiction could be seen in the desire for harm or misfortune to come upon one's enemies, which might conflict with teachings about forgiveness and loving one's enemies found elsewhere in religious texts. It raises a question about whether it's morally right to wish ill on others, even if they are adversarial.