Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 97:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 97:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 97:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, people who love God should dislike bad things. God keeps safe those who are good and helps them when they are in trouble.

Psalms 97:10: Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises against rejoicing when your enemy falls, which can contrast with the hatred and disdain towards evil and wrongdoers implied in Psalms 97:10.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Advises to love your enemies, which contrasts with the sentiment of hating evil and those who do evil in Psalms 97:10.

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

Encourages leaving vengeance to God, contrasting with the proactive stance against evil suggested in Psalms 97:10.

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.
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