Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 58:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 58:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 58:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse is asking people if they are being fair and doing the right thing. It's like asking if everyone is playing the game by the rules and being honest.

Psalms 58:1: [To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David.] Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men? [Altaschith...: or, Destroy not] [Michtam: or, A golden Psalm]

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:15

This verse suggests that justifying the wicked and condemning the just are both abominable, which can contrast the impartiality implied in Psalms 58:1.

Proverbs 17:15: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:20

This verse speaks against those who call evil good and good evil, contradicting lawful judgment if it goes awry as suggested in Psalms 58:1.

Isaiah 5:20: Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! [call...: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

Emphasizes not judging others lest you be judged, conflicting with the act of righteous judgment in Psalms 58:1.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with John 7:24

Commands to judge with righteous judgment which can be seen as contrary to criticisms of unjust judgments implied in Psalms 58:1.

John 7:24: Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could arise from the perception that it questions the fairness or justice of leaders and authority figures. It challenges them to act justly, but the inconsistency could lie in the fact that human leaders are often flawed and may not always embody the justice the verse calls for, leading to a gap between expectations and reality.

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