Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
This verse advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls or stumbles, which contradicts the plea in Psalms 70:2 for enemies to be ashamed and confounded.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, contrasting the desire in Psalms 70:2 for enemies to be turned backward and put to confusion.
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 12:14
This verse tells you to bless those who persecute you, and not to curse, which opposes the wish in Psalms 70:2 for adversaries to be put to shame.
Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in this verse could relate to the desire for harm or misfortune towards others. It may conflict with broader biblical teachings about love, forgiveness, and compassion for enemies. This tension arises because while some verses encourage treating others with kindness, this one expresses a wish for others to be put to shame or disgraced, seeming inconsistent with a message of universal love.