Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse encourages loving enemies and praying for those who persecute, contrasting with the call for God to punish the wicked in Psalms 5:10.
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 12:20
This verse advises feeding and giving drink to your enemy, contradicting Psalms 5:10's plea for punishment.
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 Proverbs 25:21-22
Advises feeding your enemy if they are hungry, which opposes Psalms 5:10's imprecatory stance.
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 6:27-28
Urges loving enemies and doing good to those who hate you, contrasting the judgment request in Psalms 5:10.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Encourages not repaying evil for evil, which contradicts the plea for retribution in Psalms 5:10.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a conflict between Psalm 5:10, which asks for God's judgment on the wicked, and the New Testament teachings about loving your enemies and forgiving others. This could seem inconsistent with the message of mercy and forgiveness emphasized by Jesus.
Paradox #2
Psalms 5:10 talks about God punishing or destroying the wicked. A potential contradiction might be with the idea of God's love and forgiveness, as there are other parts of the Bible that emphasize God's mercy and willingness to forgive sinners who repent. This verse could be seen as conflicting with those teachings of unconditional love and redemption.
Paradox #3
Psalms 5:10 calls for the punishment of the wicked, which might seem to conflict with teachings about forgiveness and love for enemies found elsewhere in the Bible. This could be seen as a contradiction or inconsistency because one part advocates for retribution while other parts emphasize mercy and forgiveness.