Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 53:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 53:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 53:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse means that people were wishing and hoping for God to save them and make them happy again. When God helps them and brings them back, everyone will be joyful and celebrate.

Psalms 53:6: Oh that the salvation of Israel [were come] out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, [and] Israel shall be glad. [Oh that...: Heb. Who will give salvation, etc]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:21

This verse suggests that the wicked will not go unpunished, which contradicts the idea of "turning away the captivity" without consequence for the wicked.

Proverbs 11:21: [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:11

It states that because punishment for evil deeds isn't swift, people are emboldened, which contrasts with the optimistic view of deliverance in Psalms 53:6.

Ecclesiastes 8:11: Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 5:29

This suggests the inevitability of punishment for wickedness, which contrasts with the deliverance theme of Psalms 53:6.

Jeremiah 5:29: Shall I not visit for these [things]? saith the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

Contradiction with Nahum 1:3

This states that God is slow to anger but will not acquit the wicked, in contrast to the hopefulness in Psalms 53:6.

Nahum 1:3: The LORD [is] slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit [the wicked]: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds [are] the dust of his feet.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:41-42

These verses speak of the eventual removal and punishment of all wickedness, conflicting with the restoration tone for everyone in Psalms 53:6.

Matthew 13:41-42: The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; [things...: or, scandals]
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