Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 83:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 83:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 83:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the psalmist, people who were enemies of God's people wanted to take over the special places where God was worshiped and make them their own. They were being greedy and trying to steal what belonged to God and His people.

Psalms 83:12: Who said, Let us take to ourselves the houses of God in possession.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts because Psalms 83:12 speaks of possessing others' lands, while Matthew 5:44 advises loving enemies and praying for persecutors.

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 12:14

Contradicts as Psalms 83:12 involves taking possession of others, whereas Romans 12:14 instructs believers to bless those who persecute them.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

Contradicts since Psalms 83:12 involves taking what is not yours, while Exodus 20:15 clearly states, "Thou shalt not steal."

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Contradicts because Psalms 83:12 suggests taking possession of others' lands, whereas 1 Peter 3:9 encourages returning blessing for evil instead of seeking revenge.

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.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

Contradicts as Psalms 83:12 expresses intent to possess others' possessions, whereas Matthew 7:12 (the Golden Rule) promotes treating others as one would wish to be treated.

Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Contradicts since Psalms 83:12 implies harming others for gain, while Luke 6:27 instructs believers to love their enemies and do good to those who hate them.

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