Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 9:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 9:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 9:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the writer of Psalms, he is asking God to be kind to him and to help him when people are being mean to him. He believes that God can save him from really bad situations and make things better.

Psalms 9:13: Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble [which I suffer] of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death:

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:13

While Psalms 9:13 asks for mercy, Proverbs 28:13 suggests that mercy is contingent upon confessing and forsaking sins.

Proverbs 28:13: He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:7

Contrasts with Psalms 9:13 on the principle of mercy by highlighting that a man reaps what he sows without mention of mercy.

Galatians 6:7: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

Contradiction with James 2:13

Suggests that judgment without mercy will be shown to those who have not been merciful, while Psalms 9:13 focuses on pleading for mercy.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with Romans 2:6

Emphasizes judgment according to one's deeds, contrasting with the plea for mercy found in Psalms 9:13.

Romans 2:6: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

States that the soul who sins shall die, standing in contrast to the plea for mercy upon sinners in Psalms 9:13.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
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