Contradiction with Proverbs 3:34
This verse states that God scorns the scornful but gives grace to the humble, contradicting the idea of pride and encirclement with violence expressed in Psalms 73:6.
Proverbs 3:34: Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
This verse says that whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted, opposing the pride and lack of humility in Psalms 73:6.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with James 4:6
This verse emphasizes that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, countering the proud sense seen in Psalms 73:6.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5
This verse advises to be clothed with humility, stating that God resists the proud, which is in contrast to the pride described in Psalms 73:6.
1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
This verse warns that pride goes before destruction, contradicting the perceived success and pride in Psalms 73:6.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Paradox #1
Psalms 73:6 might be seen as conflicting because it acknowledges the arrogance and pride of those who seem to prosper despite their behavior. The contradiction could lie in the apparent success and well-being of people who act with arrogance, which might seem unfair to those who strive to be humble and righteous yet face difficulties. This can create confusion about the value of humility and righteousness when compared to the prosperity of the proud.