Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 9:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 9:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 9:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, God is like a fair judge who knows when we are right and helps us when we try to do good things. He is always making sure that fairness and justice happen.

Psalms 9:4: For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right. [maintained...: Heb. made my judgment] [judging right: Heb. judging in righteousness]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17-18

These verses advise against rejoicing when enemies fall, whereas Psalms 9:4 speaks of God maintaining justice by subduing adversaries.

Proverbs 24:17-18: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Matthew speaks of loving and praying for enemies, which contrasts with the idea of God defeating them in Psalms 9:4.

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

Encourages feeding and giving drink to enemies, which contradicts the notion of their defeat or judgment implied in Psalms 9:4.

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 Ezekiel 33:11

God expresses no pleasure in the death of the wicked, differing from the triumph over enemies depicted in Psalms 9:4.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Advises loving enemies, which contrasts with the concept of enemies being subdued as seen in Psalms 9:4.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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