Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Psalms 79:6 calls for God's wrath on nations that do not know Him, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
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 Romans 12:19
Psalms 79:6 seeks divine retribution, while Romans 12:19 advises against seeking personal vengeance, leaving it to God's judgment.
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 Ezekiel 33:11
Psalms 79:6 desires punishment on the nations, whereas Ezekiel 33:11 states that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked but desires their repentance.
Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Contradiction with John 3:17
Psalms 79:6 wishes for destruction upon nations, yet John 3:17 emphasizes that God sent His Son not to condemn the world but to save it.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4
Psalms 79:6 asks for pouring out fury on nations, while 1 Timothy 2:4 discusses God's desire for all people to be saved and come to know the truth.
1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Paradox #1
Psalms 79:6 asks for God's wrath to be poured on nations that do not know Him. One possible theological conflict is with the New Testament teachings of loving enemies and praying for those who persecute you, as taught by Jesus. This may seem inconsistent with the call for divine vengeance in Psalms.
Paradox #2
The verse calls for divine judgment on nations that do not worship God. Historically, this could be seen as conflicting with the more universal themes of compassion or love for all humanity found elsewhere in religious texts. The idea of punishing entire groups for their beliefs contrasts with messages promoting forgiveness and understanding.
Paradox #3
The verse is a prayer asking for wrath on those who do not know or acknowledge God. A potential contradiction could be the idea of divine intervention. Science relies on natural explanations and evidence, while the concept of divine wrath involves supernatural action, which cannot be tested or measured scientifically. Therefore, the conflict lies in the supernatural aspect not aligning with the scientific method.
Paradox #4
Psalms 79:6 asks for God's wrath on those who do not know Him. The contradiction here might be the idea of asking for harm or punishment on others, which could conflict with the broader biblical teachings of compassion, forgiveness, and loving one's enemy. It raises the question of how to reconcile calling for divine punishment with the values of mercy and love.