Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 59:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 59:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 59:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, he is asking God to save him from people who want to hurt him and keep him safe from those who are against him. He believes that God can protect him like a superhero.

Psalms 59:1: [To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.] Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me. [Altaschith...: or, Destroy not] [Michtam: or, A golden Psalm] [defend...: Heb. set me on high]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to love and pray for enemies, which contrasts with seeking deliverance from 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 Romans 12:19

This verse instructs to refrain from seeking personal vengeance, unlike calling for deliverance from enemies.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

It discourages rejoicing when your enemy falls, which contrasts with seeking their defeat.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Encourages loving enemies, conflicting with the plea for deliverance from them.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

Teaches to help your enemy, which conflicts with the request for deliverance from them.

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.
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