Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 94:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 94:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 94:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, God will make people face the bad things they do and stop them from doing more wrong. God will make sure they can't hurt others anymore.

Psalms 94:23: And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in their own wickedness; [yea], the LORD our God shall cut them off.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts by teaching to love and pray for enemies instead of seeking vengeance.

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 Romans 12:19

Instructs not to avenge ourselves but to leave vengeance to God, contrasting with taking direct vengeance.

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 24:17

Advises against rejoicing when enemies fall, unlike the expectation of justice against enemies.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23

States God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contrary to the destruction mentioned.

Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Encourages seeking good for everyone, opposing the idea of recompense against adversaries.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Paradox #1

Psalm 94:23 talks about God bringing justice and punishing the wicked for their wrongdoings. A potential contradiction could be the question of why an all-powerful and all-good God allows evil and suffering to happen in the first place, only to later punish those who commit evil acts. This might seem inconsistent with the idea of a loving and forgiving God.

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