Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 115:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 115:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 115:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, God wants the people of Israel to trust Him because He will help them and keep them safe like a shield. Christians understand this as a reminder that God is always there to protect and support those who believe in Him.

Psalms 115:9: O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he [is] their help and their shield.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse contradicts Psalms 115:9 by warning against trusting in man and making flesh one's strength, which implies placing trust in God as the ultimate source of help and protection, aligning with Psalms 115:9's call to trust in the Lord.

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

This verse contradicts Psalms 115:9 by emphasizing reliance on one's own understanding, whereas Psalms 115:9 stresses putting trust in the Lord rather than human insight.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

This verse contradicts Psalms 115:9 by cautioning against seeking help from Egypt and relying on horses (symbolizing human power), as opposed to seeking guidance and trust in the Lord.

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!

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 1:9

This verse contradicts Psalms 115:9 by highlighting trust in human strength and resources for deliverance rather than looking to God, presenting a context of relying on divine power for ultimate safety, consistent with Psalms 115:9.

2 Corinthians 1:9: But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: [sentence: or, answer]
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