Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 27:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 27:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 27:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God helps me see clearly and keeps me safe, so I don't need to be scared of anything. God makes me strong and brave, so I don't have to be afraid of anyone.

Psalms 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

This verse suggests that increased wisdom and knowledge can lead to sorrow and grief, which contradicts the notion of light and salvation offering strength and absence of fear.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with Job 3:25

This verse conveys Job's fear and dread coming upon him, contradicting the assurance and absence of fear expressed in Psalm 27:1.

Job 3:25: For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me. [the thing...: Heb. I feared a fear, and it came upon me]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

This verse highlights the fear of those who can kill the body, contradicting the message of not fearing anyone because the Lord is one's light and salvation in Psalm 27:1.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with Romans 7:24

This verse describes a feeling of wretchedness and needing deliverance, contradicting the sense of confidence and lack of fear found in Psalm 27:1.

Romans 7:24: O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? [the body...: or, this body of death]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:17-18

These verses express a loss of peace and strength, contradicting the message of confidence and divine support in Psalm 27:1.

Lamentations 3:17-18: And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity. [prosperity: Heb. good]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:10

This verse speaks about taking pleasure in weaknesses and hardships, which contrasts with the idea of the Lord being a stronghold and eliminating fear in Psalm 27:1.

2 Corinthians 12:10: Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
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