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.