Contradiction with Psalm 91:13
This verse speaks of triumph over serpents and lions, symbolizing power over harmful creatures, which contrasts with the venomous and harmful nature described in Psalms 58:4.
Psalm 91:13: Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. [adder: or, asp]
Contradiction with Luke 10:19
This verse grants power to tread on serpents, highlighting control and protection against such creatures, contradicting the harmful serpentine imagery used in Psalms 58:4.
Luke 10:19: Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Contradiction with Mark 16:18
This verse promises safety even if bitten by a serpent, suggesting divine protection which contradicts the danger and malicious intent depicted in Psalms 58:4.
Mark 16:18: They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
Contradiction with Genesis 1:26
This verse emphasizes dominion over creatures, including serpents, which contrasts with the inability to overcome the malice described in Psalms 58:4.
Genesis 1:26: And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.