Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:9
Ecclesiastes 7:9 cautions that anger resides in the heart of fools, supporting the idea in Psalms 37:8 to avoid anger rather than contradicting it.
Ecclesiastes 7:9: Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Contradiction with James 1:20
James 1:20 explains that human anger does not produce righteousness, which complements rather than contradicts Psalms 37:8's warning against anger.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:26
Ephesians 4:26 advises being angry without sin, suggesting controlled anger differs from Psalms 37:8’s stance, yet does not directly contradict it because it addresses a different aspect of anger.
Ephesians 4:26: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Contradiction with Colossians 3:8
Colossians 3:8 advises putting away anger, reinforcing Psalms 37:8's counsel, therefore not presenting a contradiction.
Colossians 3:8: But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
Paradox #1
Psalms 37:8 advises against anger and wrath. The contradiction arises when considering other biblical passages where anger is depicted as righteous or justified, such as when Jesus shows anger in the temple. This creates a conflict between advocating for peace and justifying anger in certain situations.