Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
This verse emphasizes reliance on man as it states, "Cursed be the man that trusteth in man," whereas Psalms 118:8 advises against trusting in man over God.
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 Proverbs 3:5
This verse advises to "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding," which aligns with the sentiment of relying on God rather than man, potentially contradicting the interpretation of Psalms 118:8 emphasizing trust in God over people.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:22
It advises not to trust man, highlighting their frailty, essentially reinforcing the sentiment of Psalms 118:8 about not relying on human strength or understanding over divine guidance.
Isaiah 2:22: Cease ye from man, whose breath [is] in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?
Contradiction with Micah 7:5
This verse advises against trusting a friend, aligning with the caution in Psalms 118:8 about placing trust in humans.
Micah 7:5: Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.