Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 64:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 64:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 64:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God will surprise bad people with his own arrows and make them hurt quickly. This means God will protect good people from those who want to harm them.

Psalms 64:7: But God shall shoot at them [with] an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded. [shall they...: Heb. their wound shall be]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages love and prayer for enemies, contradicting Psalms 64:7's theme of divine retribution against foes.

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 advises blessing those who persecute you, which opposes the idea of God targeting adversaries as seen in Psalms 64:7.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse warns against rejoicing in your enemy's downfall, contrasting Psalms 64:7 where the downfall of enemies is portrayed positively.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

This verse teaches overcoming evil with good, which contradicts the narrative of divine retribution in Psalms 64:7.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

This verse instructs not to repay evil with evil but with blessing, opposing the retributive justice depicted in Psalms 64:7.

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.
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