Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 3:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 3:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 3:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Proverbs, God makes us feel safe and strong, and He helps us not to get caught in problems.

Proverbs 3:26: For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse suggests that trust in man leads to a curse, while Proverbs 3:26 emphasizes the Lord's role as a source of confidence and protection, highlighting differing views on trust.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 44:23-24

These verses express a feeling of abandonment by God, which contradicts Proverbs 3:26’s assurance of the Lord being a protector by suggesting that God may not always seem present in times of trouble.

Psalm 44:23-24: Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast [us] not off for ever.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:46

Jesus’ cry of feeling forsaken may seem contradictory to the concept of the Lord being a constant source of confidence and protection as stated in Proverbs 3:26.

Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
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