Contradiction with Proverbs 10:29
Describes the way of the Lord as strength to the upright, contrasting with Psalms 74:20 which calls attention to the dwelling places of cruelty.
Proverbs 10:29: The way of the LORD [is] strength to the upright: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Speaks of turning swords into plowshares, promoting peace rather than cruelty referred to in Psalms 74:20.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers" contradicts the "habitations of cruelty" mentioned in Psalms 74:20.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Romans 12:21
Encourages overcoming evil with good, opposing the presence of cruelty in Psalms 74:20.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:7
Focuses on loving one another, standing against the cruelty noted in Psalms 74:20.
1 John 4:7: Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. [is born: Gr. has been born]
Paradox #1
Psalms 74:20 talks about God remembering the covenant despite the presence of violent and dark places on Earth. A potential contradiction could be the struggle to understand why a good and powerful God would allow violence and injustice to persist. Some might see a conflict between the promise of care and protection in a covenant and the reality of suffering and evil in the world.