Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 116:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 116:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 116:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the person who wrote this, it's like when you feel very, very sad and scared, almost like you're caught in a big, dark net. It feels like you're in a place where everything hurts and nothing is easy.

Psalms 116:3: The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. [gat...: Heb. found me]

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

This verse speaks of perfect love casting out fear, contradicting the overwhelming sorrow and fear depicted in Psalms 116:3.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:25

This verse suggests that a good word can make a heart glad, contrasting with the enduring trouble and sorrow in Psalms 116:3.

Proverbs 12:25: Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6-7

These verses encourage being anxious for nothing but having peace through prayer, conflicting with the distress and grief mentioned in Psalms 116:3.

Philippians 4:6-7: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse assures that God is always with us to strengthen and help, contrasting the feeling of despair in Psalms 116:3.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Jesus offers peace and tells us not to be troubled or afraid, contradicting the tone of distress in Psalms 116:3.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
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