Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:13
This verse emphasizes fearing God and keeping His commandments as the whole duty of man, suggesting a purpose contrary to the fleeting nature expressed in Psalms 39:4.
Ecclesiastes 12:13: Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this [is] the whole [duty] of man. [Let...: or, The end of the matter, even all that hath been heard, is]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:11
This verse states that God has made everything beautiful in its time, contradicting the notion of life's brevity emphasized in Psalms 39:4.
Ecclesiastes 3:11: He hath made every [thing] beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31
This verse promises renewal and strength for those who wait on the Lord, offering a contrasting perspective to the transitory life mentioned in Psalms 39:4.
Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:58
This verse encourages steadfastness and abounding in the Lord's work, implying lasting significance unlike the fleeting nature described in Psalms 39:4.
1 Corinthians 15:58: Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
Contradiction with Philippians 1:21
This verse states "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain," suggesting a purposeful life, in contrast with the fleeting perspective in Psalms 39:4.
Philippians 1:21: For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.
Paradox #1
Psalms 39:4 reflects on the brevity of life and the desire to understand one's mortality. A potential contradiction or inconsistency might be found if one believes in an all-loving, eternal life-promising deity, yet simultaneously grapples with the fear or acceptance of a short, uncertain earthly life. This could create tension between trusting in divine promises and the stark reality of human mortality.