Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 46:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 46:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 46:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, this verse means that we should stop worrying and remember that God is in charge. God will be honored and praised everywhere in the world.

Psalms 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse emphasizes that the Lord will fight for you while you maintain silence, suggesting a more passive role, differing from the “be still” directive that implies an introspective, personal stillness in Psalms 46:10.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

This verse states there is a time to be silent and a time to speak, proposing action contrary to the perpetual stillness mentioned in Psalms 46:10.

Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse suggests that preparation and action (the horse being prepared for battle) are necessary, which contradicts the stillness and trust in divine action alone in Psalms 46:10.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with James 2:17

Highlights that faith without works is dead, contradicting the passive nature of being still as indicated in Psalms 46:10, implying action is necessary alongside faith.

James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

Encourages seeking and asking which involves active participation, contradicting the passive stillness implied in Psalms 46:10.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:33-34

Warns against excessive rest and inactivity, which could be seen as opposing the stillness encouraged in Psalms 46:10.

Proverbs 24:33-34: [Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
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