Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 6:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 6:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 6:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the writer of this psalm, he hopes that the people who are mean to him will feel bad and realize they were wrong. He wants them to stop being mean and feel sorry for what they did.

Psalms 6:10: Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return [and] be ashamed suddenly.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contrasts with the desire for shame upon enemies in Psalms 6:10.

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 Proverbs 24:17-18

These verses advise against rejoicing when your enemy falls, contradicting the wish for enemies to be ashamed in Psalms 6:10.

Proverbs 24:17-18: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Romans 12:19-20

These verses teach to avoid seeking revenge and to feed your enemy, opposing the desire for enemies' shamefulness in Psalms 6:10.

Romans 12:19-20: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

These verses say to love your enemies and bless those who curse you, conflicting with the call for enemies' shame in Psalms 6:10.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

This verse instructs not to repay evil with evil or insult with insult, contrary to seeking enemies' shame in Psalms 6:10.

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.

Paradox #1

Psalms 6:10 might be seen as morally inconsistent if one believes in always responding to others with kindness and forgiveness, as this verse expresses a desire for adversaries to be ashamed and troubled. This could conflict with a view that values compassion and turning the other cheek, as taught in other parts of religious teachings.

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