Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 72:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 72:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 72:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christians, this verse means that everyone, even those living far away and those who are against God, will show respect to Him. It shows that God is powerful and even His enemies will have to be humble before Him.

Psalms 72:9: They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust.

Contradiction with Psalms 2:8-9

These verses speak of breaking nations with a rod of iron, which contrasts with the peaceful submission implied in Psalms 72:9.

Psalms 2:8-9: Ask of me, and I shall give [thee] the heathen [for] thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth [for] thy possession.

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6-9

Isaiah describes harmony and peace among all creatures, which contradicts the imagery of enemies bowing down in submission in Psalms 72:9.

Isaiah 11:6-9: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

Contradiction with Revelation 19:15

It describes Christ striking down nations, contrary to the peaceful submission depicted in Psalms 72:9.

Revelation 19:15: And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

The meek inheriting the earth poses a contrast to the vanquished stance in Psalms 72:9.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with Daniel 2:44

It speaks of a kingdom that crushes others, whereas Psalms 72:9 suggests submission rather than destruction.

Daniel 2:44: And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, [but] it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever. [the days: Chaldee, their days] [the kingdom: Chaldee, the kingdom thereof]
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