Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 82:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 82:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 82:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, God is asking why people who are supposed to make fair decisions are being unfair and favoring bad people. It’s like when a referee in a game isn’t fair and always gives points to the wrong team.

Psalms 82:2: How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:15

This verse states that justifying the wicked and condemning the just are both abominations to the Lord, whereas Psalms 82:2 asks why judgment is shown to the unjust.

Proverbs 17:15: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:23

This verse condemns those who justify the wicked for a reward, contradicting Psalms 82:2, which questions preferential judgment toward the wicked.

Isaiah 5:23: Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!

Contradiction with Exodus 23:7

This verse states to keep far from a false matter and to not justify the wicked, which contradicts the consideration of unjust favoring in Psalms 82:2.

Exodus 23:7: Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 16:19

This verse commands not to pervert judgment or respect persons, which Psalms 82:2 implies is happening when it questions unjust judgments.

Deuteronomy 16:19: Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. [words: or, matters]

Paradox #1

Psalms 82:2 addresses the issue of unjust judgment and favoritism towards the wicked. A potential conflict might arise when comparing this concept with other parts of the Bible that discuss the judgment of people and God's justice. Different interpretations of what "fair judgment" means could lead to differing views on how to apply these principles in real life, causing inconsistency in understanding justice.

Paradox #2

The moral conflict in this verse could be that it calls out people's failure to act fairly and justly, especially those who are supposed to lead or judge. It highlights a contradiction between their actions and the ideal of justice, suggesting they might be favoring the unjust or wrongful side instead of defending what is right.

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