Contradiction with Proverbs 8:17
Contradicts Psalms 53:2 by saying "I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me," implying that some do seek after God.
Proverbs 8:17: I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:13
States "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart," contradicting Psalms 53:2 by indicating that people will seek God.
Jeremiah 29:13: And ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
Suggests "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find," which contradicts Psalms 53:2 by encouraging seeking and promising success in the effort.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with Acts 17:27
States that people should "seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him," suggesting the possibility of seeking God, thus contradicting Psalms 53:2.
Acts 17:27: That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:
Paradox #1
Psalms 53:2 might seem to suggest that God is actively looking for people who seek Him. This could appear contradictory if one considers other interpretations where it's believed God is all-knowing and doesn’t need to seek out anything. The idea is that if God is all-knowing, He would already know who seeks Him, potentially causing confusion. However, this is often understood as figurative language emphasizing the rarity of genuine seekers.
Paradox #2
The verse suggests that God looks down from heaven to see if anyone is wise or seeks Him. A possible contradiction might be the assumption of a divine being actively observing humanity from a specific location like "heaven." Science typically operates on observable and testable phenomena, and the concept of a deity watching over people does not fit within the framework of empirical evidence or scientific methods.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or inconsistency could be that the verse implies a certain view of people that seems harsh or overly judgmental. It might be seen as conflicting with other messages in the Bible about love, grace, and redemption for everyone. Some might see it as inconsistent with the idea of inherent goodness or the potential for change in every person.