Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 83:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 83:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 83:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, this verse is about asking God to defeat the enemies, just like in old stories when He made some leaders lose in battle. It means hoping that people who do bad things won't win.

Psalms 83:11: Make their nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: yea, all their princes as Zebah, and as Zalmunna:

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

In Proverbs 25:21, the verse advises showing kindness to one's enemies, which contradicts with the theme of retribution against enemies in Psalms 83:11.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, opposed to the imprecatory nature of Psalms 83:11.

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 12:20

Romans 12:20 encourages providing for your enemy’s needs, in contrast to the call for their downfall in Psalms 83:11.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Luke 6:27 instructs to love your enemies, in direct contradiction to the psalmist's plea for their destruction in Psalms 83:11.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

1 Peter 3:9 urges believers not to repay evil for evil, conflicting with the desire for vengeance in Psalms 83:11.

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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