Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 86:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 86:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 86:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, God is very kind and always ready to forgive people if they ask Him for help. He has lots of love and is willing to share it with everyone who calls on Him.

Psalms 86:5: For thou, Lord, [art] good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 5:5

Describes God as hating all workers of iniquity, contradicting the notion of being ready to forgive and abundant in mercy.

Psalm 5:5: The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. [in...: Heb. before thine eyes]

Contradiction with Nahum 1:2

God is described as jealous and avenging, contradicting the portrayal of being ready to forgive.

Nahum 1:2: God [is] jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and [is] furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth [wrath] for his enemies. [God...: or, The LORD is a jealous God, and a revenger, etc] [is furious: Heb. that hath fury]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 13:14

Expresses that God will not pity nor spare, in contrast to being abundant in mercy.

Jeremiah 13:14: And I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together, saith the LORD: I will not pity, nor spare, nor have mercy, but destroy them. [one...: Heb. a man against his brother] [but...: Heb. from destroying them]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 7:4

God states He will not spare or have pity, contradicting the presentation of mercy.

Ezekiel 7:4: And mine eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity: but I will recompense thy ways upon thee, and thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and ye shall know that I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:23

Jesus states He will declare to evildoers, "I never knew you," conflicting with being ready to forgive.

Matthew 7:23: And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
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