Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 69:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 69:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 69:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, this verse shows that even when he feels sad and has nothing, he asks God to rescue him and make him feel better. It's like when you're hurt or upset, and you ask someone you love to help cheer you up and make you feel safe.

Psalms 69:29: But I [am] poor and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:18

While Psalms 69:29 expresses personal suffering and hope for salvation, Jeremiah 17:18 calls for the shame and destruction of those who persecute the speaker, focusing on divine retribution rather than personal salvation.

Jeremiah 17:18: Let them be confounded that persecute me, but let not me be confounded: let them be dismayed, but let not me be dismayed: bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double destruction. [destroy...: Heb. break them with a double breach]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Psalms 69:29 speaks of personal affliction and longing for salvation, whereas Matthew 5:44 encourages love and prayer for one's enemies, promoting compassion over lamentation.

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

Psalms 69:29 focuses on individual suffering and desire for relief, while Romans 12:20 advocates for actively helping adversaries, emphasizing mercy rather than seeking personal deliverance.

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 24:17

Psalms 69:29 highlights personal hardship and calling for rescue, but Proverbs 24:17 advises against rejoicing or even voicing hope for an enemy’s downfall, suggesting restraint in adversity.

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

In contrast to the plea for salvation in Psalms 69:29 amidst suffering, 1 Peter 3:9 urges believers to return blessing for evil, advocating forgiveness instead of a focus on one's own affliction.

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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