Contradiction with Proverbs 10:30
This verse states that the righteous shall never be removed, which might seem to contradict the notion of judgment or correction within the path of the righteous that Psalms 37:28 implies.
Proverbs 10:30: The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:15
This verse notes that a just man perishes in his righteousness, suggesting that the righteous are not always preserved, which contrasts with Psalms 37:28.
Ecclesiastes 7:15: All [things] have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just [man] that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked [man] that prolongeth [his life] in his wickedness.
Contradiction with Isaiah 57:1
This verse describes righteous individuals perishing, yet Psalms 37:28 emphasizes the preservation of the righteous.
Isaiah 57:1: The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth [it] to heart: and merciful men [are] taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil [to come]. [merciful...: Heb. men of kindness, or, godliness] [from...: or, from that which is evil]
Contradiction with Job 9:22
Job claims that God destroys both the blameless and the wicked, contradicting the idea in Psalms 37:28 that God preserves the righteous.
Job 9:22: This [is] one [thing], therefore I said [it], He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked.
Contradiction with Psalm 44:22
This verse notes suffering among the faithful, contradicting the assurance of divine protection in Psalms 37:28.
Psalm 44:22: Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
This verse suggests God sends rain on the just and unjust alike, implying a lack of distinction or preservation for the righteous as stated in Psalms 37:28.
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.
Paradox #1
The verse speaks about God's love for justice and not abandoning His faithful ones, but some might see a contradiction when they consider the existence of suffering and injustice in the world, questioning how these can occur if God always protects the righteous. This can be seen as inconsistent with the observable reality of good people facing hardships.
Paradox #2
Psalms 37:28 mentions that the Lord loves justice and does not forsake His faithful ones, but the descendants of the wicked will be cut off. The contradiction could be seen in the idea of collective punishment, where descendants are punished for the actions of their ancestors, which may conflict with modern values of individual responsibility and justice.