Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 89:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 89:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 89:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the psalmist, God promises to protect and help the king by defeating anyone who tries to hurt him and punishing those who don't like him. This means God is like a strong friend who helps keep everyone safe.

Psalms 89:23: And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts Psalms 89:23 by instructing to love enemies and bless those that curse you, whereas Psalms 89:23 speaks of beating down adversaries.

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 Luke 6:27

Advises to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you, opposing the idea of defeating adversaries in Psalms 89:23.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

Encourages blessing those who persecute, differing from the destruction of foes stated in Psalms 89:23.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Urges not to avenge yourselves but leave it to God's wrath, contrasting with actively overcoming adversaries in Psalms 89:23.

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 Proverbs 25:21

Suggests feeding your enemy if he is hungry, contrasting the active opposition to enemies in Psalms 89:23.

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