Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 37:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 37:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 37:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God will not let bad people win over those who trust Him, and He will protect them when they get in trouble.

Psalms 37:33: The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:7

Psalms 37:33 says the righteous shall not be condemned, while Exodus 23:7 instructs to keep far from a false matter and treat the innocent and righteous without condemnation, suggesting a possibility of wrongful treatment.

Exodus 23:7: Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14

Psalms 37:33 implies the righteous are protected, whereas Ecclesiastes 8:14 describes a situation where the righteous suffer as if they were wicked.

Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:23

Psalms 37:33 indicates that the righteous will not be condemned, but Isaiah 5:23 describes leaders who justify the wicked for reward and take away righteousness from the righteous.

Isaiah 5:23: Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:4

Psalms 37:33 suggests protection for the righteous from being condemned, while Habakkuk 1:4 describes the law being paralyzed and justice not prevailing, with the wicked surrounding the righteous.

Habakkuk 1:4: Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth. [wrong: or, wrested]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:10

Psalms 37:33 implies protection from condemnation for the righteous, but Matthew 5:10 acknowledges those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, indicating they may endure hardship.

Matthew 5:10: Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with John 16:33

Psalms 37:33 stresses protection against condemnation for the righteous, yet John 16:33 states that followers will face tribulation in the world.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12

Psalms 37:33 denotes that the righteous will not be condemned, while 2 Timothy 3:12 asserts that all who live godly lives in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
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