Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
This verse states that when a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, which contradicts the idea of making nations afraid mentioned in Psalms 9:20.
Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse instructs to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you, contrasting with the plea for fear and judgment in Psalms 9:20.
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 12:20
This verse encourages kindness towards enemies, suggesting a non-confrontational approach, unlike the call for divine fear in Psalms 9:20.
Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
This verse envisions a time when nations will not lift up swords against each other, contradicting the notion of making nations know they are but men through fear in Psalms 9:20.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Paradox #1
Psalms 9:20 calls for people to acknowledge their human limitations. A possible moral conflict is that it seems to emphasize humility in recognizing human weakness, but other parts of the Bible encourage strength and confidence through faith. This could appear inconsistent if not interpreted as relying on spiritual strength rather than human pride.