Contradiction with James 2:19
This verse highlights that even demons believe in one God and shudder, contrasting with the steadfast faith and trust expressed in God's goodness and mercy in Psalms 118:2.
James 2:19: Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
This verse warns against trusting in man and turning away from the Lord, which contradicts the invitation to trust in God's enduring mercy in Psalms 118:2.
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 Ecclesiastes 8:14
This verse observes a vanity where righteous people meet the end of wickedness and vice versa, which can seem to contradict the assurance of God's mercy enduring forever in Psalms 118:2.
Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9
This verse states that turning away from hearing the law makes one's prayer an abomination, which contrasts the inclusivity and mercy emphasized in Psalms 118:2.
Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.