Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 112:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 112:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 112:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse means that a person who trusts in God won't be scared when they hear bad news. Their heart stays strong because they believe God will help them.

Psalms 112:7: He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.

Contradiction with Exodus 15:14-15

While Psalms 112:7 speaks of not fearing bad news and having a steadfast heart, these verses talk about fear and trembling among the people upon hearing certain news.

Exodus 15:14-15: The people shall hear, [and] be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina.

Contradiction with Job 3:25

Psalms 112:7 encourages not fearing evil tidings, whereas this verse depicts a fear of great calamity, showing anxiety about potential personal misfortune.

Job 3:25: For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me. [the thing...: Heb. I feared a fear, and it came upon me]

Contradiction with Isaiah 7:2

In contrast to the steadfast heart in Psalms 112:7, this verse illustrates the hearts of people being moved as trees in the wind from fear.

Isaiah 7:2: And it was told the house of David, saying, Syria is confederate with Ephraim. And his heart was moved, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the wood are moved with the wind. [is confederate...: Heb. resteth on]

Contradiction with Luke 21:26

This verse speaks of men's hearts failing from fear of future events, contradicting the calm and fearless heart portrayed in Psalms 112:7.

Luke 21:26: Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

While Psalms 112:7 mentions not being afraid of evil tidings, this verse notes that God has not given a spirit of fear, suggesting fear could be present without divine intervention.

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.
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