Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
While Psalms 69:4 speaks of enemies without a cause, Matthew 5:44 directs believers to love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them.
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 12:17
Psalms 69:4 discusses being hated without cause, whereas Romans 12:17 advises to not repay anyone evil for evil.
Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
Psalms 69:4 mentions being hated without reason, but Proverbs 16:7 states that when a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, it makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
1 Peter 3:9 advises not to repay evil with evil, or insult with insult, which contrasts with Psalms 69:4’s theme of being unjustly persecuted.
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.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:20
This verse suggests that one cannot love God and hate a brother, which could contrast with the adversarial theme in Psalms 69:4.
1 John 4:20: If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1
The inevitability of times and seasons stands in contrast to the seemingly unprovoked hostility described in Psalms 69:4, suggesting a purpose in all things.
Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Contradiction with John 15:18-19
Jesus tells his disciples that the world will hate them because they are not of the world, which aligns with the sentiment of being hated, but frames it within the context of spiritual opposition, contrasting with the apparent senselessness in Psalms 69:4.
John 15:18-19: If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.
Paradox #1
Psalms 69:4 mentions numerous people unjustly hating the speaker without cause. A possible contradiction comes from trying to match this kind of event directly with a specific historical figure or event in biblical history, as there's no clear documentation outside of the text indicating a specific scenario where this exactly happened. This could lead to differing interpretations about to whom or what the verse specifically refers.
Paradox #2
One potential contradiction in Psalms 69:4 is the idea of facing hatred and false accusations despite being blameless. This could conflict with the belief that good behavior and innocence should lead to fair treatment and justice. The experience of unwarranted hostility challenges the expectation that morality will be rewarded with positive outcomes.