Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 51:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 51:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 51:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, when we understand God's forgiveness and love, we can help others learn about His good ways. Then, those who do wrong can change and come closer to God.

Psalms 51:13: [Then] will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Psalms 51:13 speaks about teaching transgressors God's ways, whereas Matthew 5:44 instructs to love and bless enemies, focusing on love rather than teaching.

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 23:9

Psalms 51:13 involves sharing wisdom with transgressors, while Proverbs 23:9 advises not to waste words on fools, suggesting not everyone is worth instructing.

Proverbs 23:9: Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14

Psalms 51:13 assumes sinners can understand God's ways when taught, but 1 Corinthians 2:14 states that the natural man doesn't accept spiritual truths.

1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.

Contradiction with Proverbs 9:7-8

Psalms 51:13 implies correcting sinners can lead to their conversion, whereas Proverbs 9:7-8 warns that correcting a wicked man can lead to insults and harm.

Proverbs 9:7-8: He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked [man getteth] himself a blot.
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