Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 102:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 102:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 102:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christians who read the book of Psalms, this verse means that God sometimes allows us to feel weak and tired. This helps us learn to trust Him more and remember that He is in control of our lives.

Psalms 102:23: He weakened my strength in the way; he shortened my days. [weakened: Heb. afflicted]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

This verse suggests that those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength, contrasting with Psalms 102:23, which talks about being weakened.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

This verse states the believer can do all things through Christ who strengthens them, contradicting the theme of weakening in Psalms 102:23.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

This verse indicates that God's grace is sufficient and His strength made perfect in weakness, offering a positive outlook on weakness as opposed to Psalms 102:23.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:29

This verse declares that God gives power to the faint and increases strength, contrasting with the notion of being weakened in Psalms 102:23.

Isaiah 40:29: He giveth power to the faint; and to [them that have] no might he increaseth strength.
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