Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 89:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 89:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 89:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Psalms, this verse means that God will give the king strong control and power over the land and sea. It's like saying the king can keep everything safe and peaceful, just like how God wants it.

Psalms 89:25: I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

Psalms 89:25 speaks of dominion over seas and rivers, whereas Matthew 5:5 states that the meek shall inherit the earth, suggesting a different kind of rulership.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Psalms 89:25 implies a physical dominion, while John 18:36 indicates that Jesus’ kingdom is not of this world, suggesting a spiritual rather than earthly reign.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Psalms 89:25 symbolizes control and power, in contrast, Romans 12:19 advises against taking vengeance and suggests leaving it to God.

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 Luke 4:18

Psalms 89:25 depicts earthly dominion, whereas Luke 4:18 speaks about liberation and support for the oppressed, emphasizing service rather than control.

Luke 4:18: The Spirit of the Lord [is] upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:32

Psalms 89:25 speaks of authoritative power, but Proverbs 16:32 suggests that one who controls their temper is greater than one who captures a city, implying self-control over dominion.

Proverbs 16:32: [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:7

Psalms 89:25 suggests exercise of power, while Philippians 2:7 speaks of Jesus taking the form of a servant, emphasizing humility over authority.

Philippians 2:7: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
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