Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 59:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 59:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 59:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, people who do not follow God may end up unhappy and wandering around looking for food. Even when they find something to eat, they might still not feel happy or grateful.

Psalms 59:15: Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied. [for meat: Heb. to eat] [and grudge...: or, if they be not satisfied, then they will stay all night]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Psalms 59:15 speaks of destruction and enemies returning in search for food, Matthew 5:44 calls for loving enemies and blessing those who curse you.

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 Proverbs 25:21-22

Psalms 59:15 highlights enemies in distress, whereas Proverbs 25:21-22 suggests feeding and caring for them instead.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Luke 6:27 encourages doing good to enemies, which contrasts with the depiction of adversaries seeking satisfaction in Psalms 59:15.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Romans 12:20 instructs on showing kindness to enemies by providing for their needs, opposing the notion of enemies wandering unfed as in Psalms 59:15.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

In contrast to Psalms 59:15, Exodus 23:4-5 teaches returning a stray animal to an enemy, implying help rather than hostility.

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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