Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 56:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 56:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 56:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, bad people keep twisting his words and think of ways to cause him trouble every day. He feels like they are trying to be mean to him on purpose.

Psalms 56:5: Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts [are] against me for evil.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

This verse states that when a person's ways please the Lord, even their enemies will be at peace with them, which contrasts with Psalms 56:5 where enemies are described as constantly distorting words and plotting harm.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages love and prayer for enemies, contradicting the depiction in Psalms 56:5 where enemies are relentless and speak against the psalmist.

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 Romans 12:18

This verse advises to live peacefully with everyone when possible, differing from Psalms 56:5’s portrayal of constant hostility from enemies.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

This verse advises not to repay evil with evil or insult with insult, which contrasts with Psalms 56:5 where enemies are described as constantly adverse and deceitful.

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.
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