Contradiction with Isaiah 40:23
This verse states that God brings princes to nothing, implying human judgment and authority are significant, whereas Psalms 82:8 calls for God to judge the earth, suggesting divine intervention is supreme.
Isaiah 40:23: That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of the earth as vanity.
Contradiction with John 18:36
Jesus claims His kingdom is not of this world, contradicting Psalms 82:8 which calls for God's judgment on earth, indicating His active role and presence in worldly matters.
John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
Contradiction with Revelation 2:27
This verse suggests that authority will be given to believers to rule and judge, which contrasts with Psalms 82:8 calling for God’s direct judgment on the earth.
Revelation 2:27: And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:1
It implies earthly kings control justice under God's influence, suggesting a delegated authority, unlike Psalms 82:8, which invokes direct divine judgment on earth.
Proverbs 21:1: The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict with this verse could be related to differing interpretations about the identity and role of God in relation to earthly justice and other divine beings. Some readers might see a tension in how God is portrayed as both a judge among other "gods" or powerful figures and the ultimate authority over the nations, raising questions about monotheism versus polytheistic elements in ancient Israel's belief system.