Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 69:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 69:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 69:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, the verse means that sometimes, things people enjoy or rely on can turn into problems or traps for them if they are not careful. It's like when something good becomes something tricky or dangerous.

Psalms 69:22: Let their table become a snare before them: and [that which should have been] for [their] welfare, [let it become] a trap.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

This verse invites those who are burdened to find rest in Jesus, contrasting with the idea of a stumbling block and trap mentioned in Psalms 69:22.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Romans 14:13

Encourages believers not to put a stumbling block or hindrance in a brother’s way, contradicting the notion of making something a snare.

Romans 14:13: Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in [his] brother's way.

Contradiction with 1 John 2:10

States that those who love their brother abide in light and there is no occasion for stumbling, contrary to the idea of a table becoming a trap.

1 John 2:10: He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. [occasion...: Gr. scandal]

Contradiction with Luke 11:9

Encourages asking, seeking, and knocking for blessings, which contrasts with the request for a curse or snare in Psalms 69:22.

Luke 11:9: And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

Paradox #1

Psalms 69:22 might be seen as conflicting with the New Testament teachings that emphasize forgiveness and love towards one's enemies. While the verse calls for a curse upon adversaries, the New Testament often advocates for mercy and compassion, as seen in the teachings of Jesus. This could be perceived as a doctrinal inconsistency between the desire for justice in the Old Testament and the emphasis on forgiveness in the New Testament.

Paradox #2

Psalms 69:22 talks about turning a table of blessings into a trap. The moral conflict here could be the idea of wishing harm or negative consequences upon others. This might seem inconsistent with the broader biblical teachings that often emphasize love, forgiveness, and seeking the well-being of others.

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