Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 59:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 59:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 59:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse means that bad people come back at night making loud and scary noises, just like barking dogs, and move around the city trying to cause trouble. God sees them and knows what they are up to.

Psalms 59:6: They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse contradicts with Psalms 59:6 by promoting love and prayers for enemies instead of seeking their downfall.

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 12:14

This verse contradicts with Psalms 59:6 by advising believers to bless and not curse their persecutors.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

This verse contradicts with Psalms 59:6 as it instructs to feed and give drink to one’s enemy, heaping coals of fire on their head, thus promoting kindness over judgment.

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

Paradox #1

The verse describes enemies as being loud and aggressive, similar to wild dogs. A potential contradiction might be seen in the use of strong, negative imagery to describe opponents, which could conflict with teachings about love and forgiveness. This could raise questions about how to balance viewing enemies harshly while also striving to love and forgive them.

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