Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 55:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 55:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 55:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, who wrote the Psalms, he felt very scared and shaky, like he was covered with fear and could not escape it. This means he was really, really worried and felt all alone.

Psalms 55:5: Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me. [overwhelmed: Heb. covered]

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Explains that God has not given us a spirit of fear, contradicting the fearfulness expressed in Psalms 55:5.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Encourages not to fear because God is with us, contrasting the sense of fear and terror in Psalms 55:5.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

Commands to be strong and courageous, not afraid, opposing the fear described in Psalms 55:5.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Jesus offers peace and tells us not to be afraid, which contradicts the fear felt in Psalms 55:5.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
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