Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Unlike Psalms 55:20 which speaks of betrayal, Matthew 5:44 instructs to love and pray for enemies, suggesting a posture of forgiveness rather than vengeance.
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 20:22
Psalms 55:20 deals with betrayal; however, Proverbs 20:22 advises not to repay evil but to wait for the Lord to save, which contrasts with taking action against betrayal.
Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Contradiction with Romans 12:17
While Psalms 55:20 may imply a call to act against treachery, Romans 12:17 explicitly warns against repaying anyone evil for evil.
Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Psalms 55:20 might be seen as responding to betrayal, but 1 Peter 3:9 encourages blessing instead of retaliation.
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.
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
This verse encourages loving your enemies, presenting a contradictory approach to the possible vindictive nature seen in Psalms 55:20.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31-32
Urges to put away anger and malice, contrasting with any implied retribution in Psalms 55:20.
Ephesians 4:31-32: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
Paradox #1
This verse highlights a conflict between trust and betrayal. It suggests that someone who once lived in peace and friendship with others chose to break that trust and act deceitfully. The contradiction lies in the difference between the expectation of loyalty in a relationship and the reality of being betrayed by someone close.