Contradiction with Matthew 11:29
Jesus invites everyone to learn from Him, offering rest and understanding, unlike the directive in Psalms 50:16 where the wicked are told they cannot declare God's statutes.
Matthew 11:29: Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Contradiction with Mark 2:17
Jesus says He came not for the righteous but for sinners, contrasting the exclusion of the wicked in Psalms 50:16.
Mark 2:17: When Jesus heard [it], he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Contradiction with Luke 19:10
Jesus states His mission to seek and save the lost, opposing the notion that the wicked shouldn't speak of God’s laws in Psalms 50:16.
Luke 19:10: For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
Contradiction with John 3:16
God's love for the world extends to giving eternal life to all who believe, differing from the rejection of the wicked in Psalms 50:16.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Romans 5:8
God's love is demonstrated for sinners, contrasting with the admonishment of the wicked in Psalms 50:16.
Romans 5:8: But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 1:15
Paul emphasizes Christ came to save sinners, in opposition to the exclusionary stance in Psalms 50:16.
1 Timothy 1:15: This [is] a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
God is patient, not wanting anyone to perish but to come to repentance, conflicting with the exclusion of the wicked in Psalms 50:16.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with Revelation 3:20
Jesus offers an invitation for anyone to open the door to Him, conflicting with the rejection of the wicked in Psalms 50:16.
Revelation 3:20: Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Paradox #1
Psalms 50:16 highlights a concern where God addresses the wicked, questioning their right to proclaim His laws while they themselves act in a manner contrary to those teachings. The potential contradiction arises when individuals or groups who preach God's words do not follow them in their personal lives, leading to accusations of hypocrisy. This inconsistency between words and actions can be seen as failing to genuinely honor the teachings they proclaim, creating a moral and spiritual conflict.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in this verse could relate to the idea of criticizing others for wrongdoing while engaging in similar behaviors oneself. It highlights an inconsistency between preaching certain values and not practicing them personally, which can be seen as hypocritical.