Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 115:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 115:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 115:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, people who respect and love God should trust Him because He keeps them safe and helps them. God is like a big, strong shield that protects them.

Psalms 115:11: Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he [is] their help and their shield.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse warns against trusting in man, contrasting with Psalms 115:11 which encourages trust in the Lord, suggesting reliance on God's power rather than humans.

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 3:5

Advises to "trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding," highlighting the necessity of complete trust in God similar to the encouragement in Psalms 115:11.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:24

States that "no man can serve two masters," suggesting exclusive devotion to God, which aligns with Psalms 115:11's call to trust the Lord.

Matthew 6:24: No man 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.

Contradiction with James 1:6

Warns against doubting, emphasizing unwavering faith in God, which complements the call to trust Him in Psalms 115:11.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Cautions against relying on human strength or Egypt, affirming the trust in God recommended in Psalms 115:11.

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!
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