Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7
Contradicts with the notion of fear in 1 Samuel 21:12, as God gives a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, not fear.
2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Contrasts with the fear David shows in 1 Samuel 21:12; here, God encourages not to fear because He is with us.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Joshua 1:9
Opposes the fearfulness in 1 Samuel 21:12 by commanding strength and courage, assuring that God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
Contradicts David's fear in 1 Samuel 21:12 by expressing confidence in God's protection even in dangerous situations.
Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:6-7
Suggests an approach of prayer and peace instead of fear and anxiety as seen in 1 Samuel 21:12.
Philippians 4:6-7: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:18
States that perfect love casts out fear, opposing the fear David feels in 1 Samuel 21:12.
1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Contradiction with Romans 8:15
Contradicts the spirit of fear in 1 Samuel 21:12, as believers have received a spirit of adoption, not fear.
Romans 8:15: For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
Encourages being strong and courageous, which stands in contrast to David's fearfulness in 1 Samuel 21:12.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.