Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
Proverbs 16:18 states, "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall," contradicting Psalms 10:6, where a person believes they will never face adversity.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Contradiction with James 4:6
James 4:6 declares, "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble," opposing the self-assured declaration of unending prosperity in Psalms 10:6.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with Proverbs 29:23
Proverbs 29:23 says, "A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit," contradicting the boastful confidence found in Psalms 10:6.
Proverbs 29:23: A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5
1 Peter 5:5, which tells us, "God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble," counters the self-assurance in Psalms 10:6 by promising divine opposition to pride.
1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:12
Isaiah 2:12 states, "For the day of the Lord of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty," contradicting Psalms 10:6 by foretelling divine judgment on pride.
Isaiah 2:12: For the day of the LORD of hosts [shall be] upon every [one that is] proud and lofty, and upon every [one that is] lifted up; and he shall be brought low:
Paradox #1
Psalms 10:6 talks about a person who believes they will never face trouble or misfortune. The potential contradiction could be with other parts of the Bible that emphasize human vulnerability and the inevitability of challenges or divine judgment. Such verses might suggest that everyone, no matter how confident or powerful, will eventually encounter difficulties and need God's guidance or correction.
Paradox #2
This verse reflects a mindset of arrogance and false security, suggesting that someone believes they can never face adversity or be held accountable for their actions. The contradiction here might stem from the belief in the inevitability of justice and accountability versus the person's denial of such consequences. This attitude conflicts with broader biblical themes of humility and divine judgment.