Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 56:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 56:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 56:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, this verse means that when we trust God, we don't need to be scared of what people might do to us. It's like saying, "God is on my side, so I don't have to worry."

Psalms 56:11: In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:25

This verse highlights the fear of man as a snare, contradicting with Psalms 56:11, which promotes trust in God to alleviate fear of man.

Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. [safe: Heb. set on high]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

This verse advises fearing God rather than man, offering a perspective distinct from Psalms 56:11, which focuses solely on trust in God to diminish fear.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with Isaiah 51:12-13

This passage emphasizes remembering God's power over human threats, offering a direct contradiction to the notion in Psalms 56:11 that trusting in God alone eradicates fear of man.

Isaiah 51:12-13: I, [even] I, [am] he that comforteth you: who [art] thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man [that] shall die, and of the son of man [which] shall be made [as] grass;

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5-7

These verses contrast the curse of trusting in man with the blessing of trusting in God, yet underscore reliance on God rather than fearlessness of man, challenging the straightforward trust suggested in Psalms 56:11.

Jeremiah 17:5-7: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Luke 12:4-5

Jesus' words here speak about who to fear, emphasizing God over men, providing a different dimension to the theme of trust found in Psalms 56:11.

Luke 12:4-5: And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
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