Contradiction with Psalm 119:165
This verse says that those who love God's law have great peace, suggesting that knowing God's way leads to peace, which contrasts with Romans 3:17 indicating a lack of peace.
Psalm 119:165: Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. [nothing...: Heb. they shall have no stumblingblock]
Contradiction with Isaiah 57:21
This verse states there is no peace for the wicked, reinforcing the notion of ungodliness in Romans 3:17, however, it attributes the lack of peace specifically to wickedness.
Isaiah 57:21: [There is] no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.
Contradiction with John 14:27
Jesus offers peace to His followers, implying that peace is attainable through Him, which contradicts the statement in Romans 3:17 that the way of peace is unknown.
John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:7
States that the peace of God transcends understanding and protects believers' hearts and minds, contrasting with the idea in Romans 3:17 that they have not known peace.
Philippians 4:7: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency might be that it talks about a lack of peace yet some interpret it as a call to understand the need for peace. This could seem inconsistent because while pointing out the absence of peace, it does not directly encourage actions that lead to peace.