Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
This verse expresses God's pleasure in the repentance and life of the wicked, indicating a desire for mercy rather than destruction, which contrasts with the depiction of God's wrath and destruction in Psalms 78:50.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with James 1:13
This verse states that God does not tempt anyone with evil, contradicting the idea of God leading people into destruction as suggested in Psalms 78:50.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4
This verse expresses God's desire for all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth, contradicting the notion of God's wrath leading to death in Psalms 78:50.
1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse emphasizes God’s desire for all to come to repentance rather than perish, contrasting with the attribution of widespread destruction to God’s will in Psalms 78:50.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be the idea of a loving and merciful God allowing harm or punishment. It raises questions about the balance between justice and compassion, and whether severe actions are justified.