Contradiction with Proverbs 13:23
This verse suggests that much food is in the tillage of the poor, but sometimes it is destroyed for lack of judgment, indicating not all the seed results in blessings, contrary to the continuous blessing implied in Psalms 37:26.
Proverbs 13:23: Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor: but there is [that is] destroyed for want of judgment.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse explains that the race is not to the swift nor the battle to the strong, implying that outcomes are uncertain and not always favorable or blessed, contradicting the giving and blessing theme in Psalms 37:26.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
This verse states that God makes the sun rise on the evil and on the good, suggesting that blessings are not exclusive to the just, contrary to Psalms 37:26, which emphasizes the righteous as a source of blessing.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Contradiction with James 2:15-16
These verses highlight that simply saying good words is not enough if actions do not follow, possibly contrasting with the implication in Psalms 37:26 that the righteous naturally give and bless without fail.
James 2:15-16: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
Paradox #1
"Psalms 37:26" encourages generosity and kindness, saying that the righteous are always giving and their children are blessed. A possible contradiction could be with biblical teachings on human depravity or sinfulness, which suggest humans are inherently flawed and not always inclined towards goodness. This might seem inconsistent since the verse portrays the righteous as consistently generous. However, many interpretations resolve this by noting these traits are achievable through divine guidance.
Paradox #2
Psalms 37:26 speaks positively of generosity and kindness. A possible moral conflict might arise if someone interprets this verse to mean that all people who are generous will always be prosperous or never face difficulties, which contradicts real-world experiences where generous people might still face hardship. The inconsistency here is between the ideal outcome presented in the verse and the sometimes harsh realities of life.