Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse advises to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, in contrast to the act of smiting enemies described in Psalms 78:66.
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 Exodus 20:13
The commandment "Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the notion of smiting enemies as expressed in Psalms 78:66.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
This verse instructs to not seek personal vengeance, conflicting with the divine retribution described in Psalms 78:66.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
Advises to feed your enemy if they are hungry, contrary to the act of smiting enemies in Psalms 78:66.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Encourages not to repay evil for evil, opposing the retributive action in Psalms 78:66.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
Calls to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you, contrasting with the punitive action in Psalms 78:66.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Romans 12:20
Encourages kindness towards one's enemy, like feeding them, which contradicts with the smiting of enemies in Psalms 78:66.
Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Paradox #1
Psalms 78:66 describes a violent action by God as a response to enemies. A moral conflict might arise from the idea of a loving and forgiving God acting with violence, which seems to contradict teachings about love and forgiveness found elsewhere in religious texts.