Contradiction with Proverbs 28:20
This verse promises that a faithful person will abound with blessings, in contrast to Psalms 58:7 where the ill-intent may lead to failure.
Proverbs 28:20: A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. [innocent: or, unpunished]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse encourages love and prayer for enemies, contradicting the destructive imagery in Psalms 58:7.
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 12:21
This verse urges to overcome evil with good, opposed to the wish for eradication in Psalms 58:7.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with James 1:20
This verse notes that human anger doesn't bring about righteousness, contrasting with the notion of righteous wrath in Psalms 58:7.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5
These verses encourage helping an enemy, which contrasts with Psalms 58:7’s desire for their demise.
Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.
Paradox #1
Psalms 58:7 talks about the desire for the wicked to be swept away or vanish. The potential theological conflict here could be with the teachings of love, forgiveness, and redemption found in other parts of the Bible, like the command to love your enemies and the offer of repentance and forgiveness. This verse seems to show a desire for punishment rather than forgiveness.
Paradox #2
This verse could be seen as inconsistent with teachings about love and forgiveness. It calls for destruction, which might contradict messages in the Bible about showing compassion and forgiving others. This tension might be confusing for those trying to balance justice with mercy.