Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 43:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 43:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 43:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse is like asking God to help and protect you from people who do bad things and tell lies. It's about trusting God to stand up for you and make things right.

Psalms 43:1: Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man. [ungodly: or, unmerciful] [the deceitful...: Heb. a man of deceit and iniquity]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Psalms 43:1 asks for deliverance from deceitful and unjust men, Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

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 Romans 12:19

Contrary to Psalms 43:1 seeking justice and deliverance from adversaries, Romans 12:19 advises against seeking vengeance and leaves it to God’s wrath.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Psalms 43:1 seeks vindication from adversaries, whereas Proverbs 20:22 advises against repaying evil and suggests waiting for the Lord to save you.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

In contrast to asking for deliverance from unjust persons in Psalms 43:1, 1 Peter 3:9 teaches not to repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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