Contradiction with Matthew 5:42
Contradicts Psalms 37:21 by emphasizing giving to those who ask, rather than focusing on the wicked borrowing and not repaying.
Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Contradiction with Luke 6:34-35
Encourages lending without expecting repayment, contrasting with Psalms 37:21's view on the wicked borrower.
Luke 6:34-35: And if ye lend [to them] of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 15:8
Advocates for open-handed generosity towards the needy, differing from the notion of the wicked borrower not repaying in Psalms 37:21.
Deuteronomy 15:8: But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, [in that] which he wanteth.
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:17
Highlights that lending to the poor is like lending to the Lord, which contrasts with the idea of borrowing and not repaying in Psalms 37:21.
Proverbs 19:17: He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. [that which...: or, his deed]
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:8
Focuses on outcomes for those who amass gain unjustly, while Psalms 37:21 centers on a borrower not repaying.
Proverbs 28:8: He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. [unjust...: Heb. by increase]
Contradiction with Exodus 22:25
Warns against exploiting the poor through lending, differing from the portrayal of wicked borrowers in Psalms 37:21.
Exodus 22:25: If thou lend money to [any of] my people [that is] poor by thee, thou shalt not be to him as an usurer, neither shalt thou lay upon him usury.
Paradox #1
Psalms 37:21 talks about the contrasting behavior of the wicked and the righteous regarding repayment and generosity. A potential doctrinal inconsistency could arise when comparing this to other verses suggesting that wealth or generosity can be independent of one's moral standing. For example, some passages describe wicked people as being prosperous or benefactors as being poor, indicating that circumstances like wealth or generosity might not strictly reflect righteousness or wickedness. This could seem inconsistent with the straightforward link between goodness and generosity, or wickedness and lack of repayment, presented in this verse.