Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 83:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 83:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 83:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, this verse talks about people who turned against God and were defeated, becoming like dirt on the ground. It reminds Christians that those who don't follow God's ways can end up in bad situations.

Psalms 83:10: [Which] perished at Endor: they became [as] dung for the earth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises to not rejoice when your enemy falls, in contrast to Psalms 83:10's depiction of desiring the downfall of enemies.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, contradicting the notion of seeking vengeance or destruction as in Psalms 83:10.

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

Advises against seeking personal revenge, instead leaving room for God's wrath, which may conflict with the imprecatory nature of Psalms 83:10.

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 Exodus 23:4-5

Encourages returning an enemy's stray animal and providing help, which contradicts the sentiment of ensuring their defeat as in Psalms 83:10.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Calls for not repaying evil with evil or insult with insult, which contrasts the plea for retribution against enemies in Psalms 83:10.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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