Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 81:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 81:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 81:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, people who don't like God should have listened to Him. If they did, they would have been happy and safe with Him forever.

Psalms 81:15: The haters of the LORD should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever. [submitted...: or, yielded feigned obedience: Heb. lied]

Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7

God is described as merciful and forgiving, whereas Psalms 81:15 describes those who hate the Lord as submissive.

Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23

God expresses pleasure not in the destruction of the wicked, but in their repentance, contrasting Psalms 81:15's tone on those who hate the Lord.

Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to love enemies, which contrasts with Psalms 81:15's implication about hatred toward God.

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;
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