Contradiction with Leviticus 26:24
Describes God's punishment in fury, suggesting an absence of mercy meeting with truth.
Leviticus 26:24: Then will I also walk contrary unto you, and will punish you yet seven times for your sins.
Contradiction with James 2:13
Emphasizes judgment without mercy for the unmerciful, contrasting mercy prevailing in Psalms 85:10.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Contradiction with Exodus 34:7
Describes God not clearing the guilty, contrasting with the idea of peace and righteousness aligning.
Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].
Contradiction with Jeremiah 11:11
Speaks of God bringing evil upon people, which contradicts the concept of peace in Psalms 85:10.
Jeremiah 11:11: Therefore thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape; and though they shall cry unto me, I will not hearken unto them. [to escape: Heb. to go forth of]
Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
Jesus states He brings not peace, but a sword, contradicting peace met by righteousness.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Paradox #1
The verse talks about mercy and truth meeting together, and righteousness and peace kissing. A potential contradiction is that in real life, mercy and truth, or righteousness and peace, can sometimes seem to conflict with each other. For example, strict justice (truth, righteousness) might call for punishment, while mercy and peace might advocate for forgiveness or leniency. Balancing these values can be challenging.