Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 4:4

While Psalms 4:4 advises to "Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still," Ephesians 4:26 suggests, "Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath," meaning one can be angry but should resolve it quickly, conflicting with the stillness and introspection mentioned in Psalms.

Psalms 4:4 emphasizes stillness and introspection to avoid sin, whereas James 1:20 notes that "the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God," potentially implying a call to action rather than mere contemplation when addressing anger or conflict.

Psalms 4:4 encourages quiet reflection, but Proverbs 29:11 suggests, "A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards," implying that sometimes expressing one's feelings instead of quiet reflection may be considered unwise or foolish.

While Psalms 4:4 advises being still and reflective, Proverbs 14:29 says, "He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly," suggesting that patience and understanding might take precedence over quiet introspection.

Psalms 4:4 advises being still and reflective when angry, but Ecclesiastes 7:9 warns, "Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools," indicating that dwelling on anger, even in silence, can be foolish.

While Psalms 4:4 encourages reflection and stillness when angry, Matthew 5:22 declares, "But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment," warning against holding onto anger, thus conflicting with the idea of internal reflection on anger.