Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 56:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 56:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 56:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, when I feel scared, I can remember to trust in God to help me feel safe and brave.

Psalms 56:3: What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse contradicts Psalms 56:3 by emphasizing the cursed state of placing trust in man, whereas Psalms 56:3 emphasizes trust in God.

Jeremiah 17:5: 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 Proverbs 28:26

This verse contradicts Psalms 56:3 by suggesting that trusting one's own heart is foolish, highlighting a different aspect of trust as opposed to divine reliance.

Proverbs 28:26: He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:2

This verse contradicts Psalms 56:3 by warning against seeking counsel outside of God, implying consequences for those actions.

Isaiah 30:2: That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

This verse contradicts Psalms 56:3 by condemning those who trust in chariots or horses instead of God, emphasizing misplaced trust.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Jeremiah 48:13

This verse contrasts Psalms 56:3 by illustrating disappointment when trusting in false gods, emphasizing the futility of misplaced trust.

Jeremiah 48:13: And Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, as the house of Israel was ashamed of Bethel their confidence.

Contradiction with Micah 7:5

This verse contradicts Psalms 56:3 by advising against placing trust even in close companions, while Psalms 56:3 is about trusting in God.

Micah 7:5: Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.

Contradiction with Luke 16:13

This verse contradicts Psalms 56:3 by illustrating the conflicting loyalties and impossibility of serving two masters, thus challenging exclusive trust.

Luke 16:13: No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
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