Contradiction with Psalm 125:2
This verse suggests that God protects and surrounds His people continually, which might seem contradictory to the imagery of desolation and destruction in Psalms 79:1.
Psalm 125:2: As the mountains [are] round about Jerusalem, so the LORD [is] round about his people from henceforth even for ever.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17
This verse promises that no weapon formed against God's people shall prosper, which contrasts with the devastation described in Psalms 79:1.
Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:7
This verse states that the enemies of God's people will be defeated before them, contrasting with the lament of triumph by adversaries in Psalms 79:1.
Deuteronomy 28:7: The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.
Contradiction with Psalm 46:5
This verse indicates God is in the midst of His city and it shall not fall, contradicting the scene in Psalms 79:1 where the sanctuary is defiled.
Psalm 46:5: God [is] in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, [and that] right early. [and...: Heb. when the morning appeareth]
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31
This verse speaks of renewed strength and rising above adversity, contrasting the situation of ruin in Psalms 79:1.
Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
Contradiction with Psalm 91:10
This verse promises that no evil will befall the faithful, which stands in contrast to the disaster portrayed in Psalms 79:1.
Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
This verse suggests that all things work together for good for those who love God, which might seem contradictory to the woe expressed in Psalms 79:1.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Paradox #1
Historical records and archaeological evidence sometimes show differences regarding the events described. In the case of this verse, it talks about a destruction in Jerusalem which may not directly match specific historical events. There are different interpretations about which event it refers to, like the destruction by Babylonians or others, leading to some debate or inconsistency in historical timeline match-ups.