Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 59:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 59:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 59:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, he is asking God to help him and keep him safe from bad people who do wrong things and those who might want to hurt him. He is trusting God to protect him from danger.

Psalms 59:2: Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:24

Proverbs 10:24 suggests that the fear of the wicked shall come upon him, whereas Psalms 59:2 asks for deliverance from wicked souls, implying potential protection rather than certainty of their fear coming to pass.

Proverbs 10:24: The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contrasts with Psalms 59:2’s plea for deliverance from enemies.

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

Romans 12:19 emphasizes leaving vengeance to God rather than seeking direct deliverance from enemies, differing from the immediate call for divine intervention in Psalms 59:2.

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 James 1:2

James 1:2 encourages believers to consider it joy when facing trials, a perspective contrasting with Psalms 59:2's plea for deliverance from adversaries.

James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
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