Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 118:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 118:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 118:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, God makes us strong, gives us a reason to be happy and sing, and saves us when we need help. God is like a superhero who protects and helps us.

Psalms 118:14: The LORD [is] my strength and song, and is become my salvation.

Contradiction with Psalms 44:6

While Psalms 118:14 attributes salvation to the Lord, Psalms 44:6 states that the speaker does not trust in their bow or sword for victory, implying reliance on God, not human tools or strength.

Psalms 44:6: For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse says cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, contrasting trust or reliance noted in Psalms 118:14 as focused on divine strength.

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 Isaiah 45:24

Suggests that only those who submit to God will find true strength, whereas Psalms 118:14 speaks of God providing strength and salvation without explicit conditions.

Isaiah 45:24: Surely, shall [one] say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: [even] to him shall [men] come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed. [Surely...: or, Surely he shall say of me, In the LORD is all righteousness and strength] [righteousness: Heb. righteousnesses]
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