Contradiction with Proverbs 10:12
Proverbs 10:12 states, "Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins." This verse emphasizes love as a solution to conflict, which contrasts with Psalms 55:9's call for confusing and dividing enemies.
Proverbs 10:12: Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse, "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," contradicts Psalms 55:9 by promoting love and prayer for enemies instead of seeking discord among them.
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 1 Corinthians 14:33
"For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints." This suggests that God promotes peace and not confusion, opposing the plea in Psalms 55:9 for confusing and scattering enemies.
1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
"If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men." This verse advocates for peace with others, in opposition to the sentiment of causing division found in Psalms 55:9.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with James 3:16
"For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work." This warns against strife and confusion, which contrasts with Psalms 55:9 seeking to sow confusion among enemies.
James 3:16: For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]