Contradiction with Proverbs 13:21
Explains that evil pursues sinners, suggesting that observing the punishment of the wicked is inevitable.
Proverbs 13:21: Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14
Indicates that there are righteous people who get what the wicked deserve, and vice versa, contradicting the notion of witnessing only the punishment of the wicked.
Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Job 21:7
Questions why the wicked live, become old, and even increase in power, contrasting with the idea of seeing their punishment.
Job 21:7: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1
Challenges the concept of witnessing the punishment of the wicked by expressing confusion over their prosperity.
Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:13
Questions why God is silent when the wicked devour those more righteous, conflicting with the assurance of seeing their punishment.
Habakkuk 1:13: [Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he? [iniquity: or, grievance]
Contradiction with Malachi 3:15
States that evildoers not only prosper but put God to the test and escape, opposing the expectation of observing their punishment.
Malachi 3:15: And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, [they that] tempt God are even delivered. [are set up: Heb. are built]
Paradox #1
Psalms 91:8 talks about seeing punishment for the wicked. The contradiction could be around the idea of witnessing or desiring punishment for others, which might conflict with principles of forgiveness, compassion, or love for one's enemies. This could be seen as inconsistent with teachings that encourage empathy and understanding rather than focusing on retribution.