Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 41:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 41:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 41:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, King David, this verse means that David's enemies are saying mean things about him and are hoping he will go away forever. David feels sad because people are being unkind and wish bad things for him.

Psalms 41:5: Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse contradicts Psalms 41:5 by advocating love and prayer for enemies, while Psalms 41:5 speaks of adversaries wishing harm.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises against rejoicing at an enemy's downfall, contrasting with the enemies' malicious intentions in Psalms 41:5.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

It encourages blessing persecutors rather than the cursing seen in Psalms 41:5 from adversaries.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

This provides guidance to love and bless those who curse you, contradicting the adversarial speech in Psalms 41:5.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Advises feeding and giving drink to enemies, which opposes the hostility described in Psalms 41:5.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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