Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 102:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 102:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 102:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse means that when he feels very sad and tired, he doesn't even feel like eating. It's like his heart feels weak and dried up, just like grass in the hot sun.

Psalms 102:4: My heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget to eat my bread.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

Contradicts by expressing the strength and possibility through Christ, whereas Psalms 102:4 expresses weakness.

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

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:10

Contradicts by boasting in infirmities and weaknesses, viewing them as sources of strength, whereas Psalms 102:4 reflects a state of consuming weakness.

2 Corinthians 12:10: Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

Contradicts by saying those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength and not faint, while Psalms 102:4 speaks of a heart smitten and withered.

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 Proverbs 3:8

Contradicts by suggesting fear of the Lord brings health and strength, in contrast to the described physical and emotional frailty in Psalms 102:4.

Proverbs 3:8: It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. [health: Heb. medicine] [marrow: Heb. watering, or, moistening]

Contradiction with Nehemiah 8:10

Contradicts by proclaiming the joy of the Lord as one's strength, opposed to the weakness and affliction expressed in Psalms 102:4.

Nehemiah 8:10: Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for [this] day [is] holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Contradicts by stating God has given a spirit of power and not of fear, unlike the affliction and inner turmoil in Psalms 102:4.

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 Psalm 18:32

Contradicts by affirming God girds with strength, contrary to the frailty described in Psalms 102:4.

Psalm 18:32: [It is] God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
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