Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 60:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 60:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 60:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of the book, Moab is like a bowl where we wash our feet, and he will throw his shoe over Edom to show they don't have power. He tells Philistia to be glad because God will help him win against them.

Psalms 60:8: Moab [is] my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: Philistia, triumph thou because of me. [triumph...: or, triumph thou over me: (by an irony]

Contradiction with Psalms 47:1

Contradicts as it calls for all nations, including Moab, to clap and shout to God with joy, showing Moab as part of the community of believers, unlike Psalms 60:8 which depicts Moab as a symbol of subjugation.

Psalms 47:1: [To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.] O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts by instructing to love your enemies, which would contradict the disparaging tone towards Moab in Psalms 60:8.

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 12:18

Contradicts by encouraging peace with all, including nations like Moab, contrasting the dismissive imagery of Moab in Psalms 60:8.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Isaiah 16:6-7

Contradicts as it depicts Moab lamenting over its fate, humanizing Moab instead of depicting it in a derogatory manner as in Psalms 60:8.

Isaiah 16:6-7: We have heard of the pride of Moab; [he is] very proud: [even] of his haughtiness, and his pride, and his wrath: [but] his lies [shall] not [be] so.

Contradiction with Obadiah 1:12

Contradicts as it warns against gloating over others' misfortune, which indirectly contrasts the scornful view of Moab in Psalms 60:8.

Obadiah 1:12: But thou shouldest not have looked on the day of thy brother in the day that he became a stranger; neither shouldest thou have rejoiced over the children of Judah in the day of their destruction; neither shouldest thou have spoken proudly in the day of distress. [spoken...: Heb. magnified thy mouth]

Paradox #1

The contradiction, inconsistency, or conflict in this verse might arise from its imagery of dominance and humiliation of other nations, which could conflict with teachings of love, humility, and treating others with respect. It may seem at odds with the broader message of compassion and equality found in other parts of religious teachings.

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