Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 63:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 63:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 63:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christians, this verse means that people who do bad things will be punished and their power will be taken away, like being caught by a sword. It also suggests that animals like foxes will find them because they don't have any protection anymore.

Psalms 63:10: They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes. [They shall fall...: Heb. They shall make him run out like water by the hands of]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Encourages not to rejoice when your enemy falls, contrasting with Psalm 63:10 which speaks of the downfall of enemies.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Teaches to love your enemies, which contradicts the sentiment of enemies perishing.

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

Advises feeding and caring for your enemy, opposing the idea of them being destroyed.

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

Instructs returning your enemy's lost property, contradicting wishing harm upon them.

Exodus 23:4: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Urges not to repay evil with evil, contrasting with the destruction of enemies.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Paradox #1

Psalms 63:10 talks about enemies falling by the sword. The potential moral conflict here is the contrast with themes of forgiveness and non-violence found elsewhere in the Bible, like in the teachings of Jesus about loving your enemies. This could seem inconsistent with messages of mercy and peace.

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