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: