Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 118:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 118:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 118:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God stands by me and helps me, just like the people who support me. Because of this, I will see good things happen even when others don't like me.

Psalms 118:7: The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see [my desire] upon them that hate me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:19

Trusting in unreliable allies in times of trouble is like a broken tooth, undermining the confidence presented in Psalms 118:7.

Proverbs 25:19: Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble [is like] a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Cursed is the man who trusts in man, directly contradicting the assurance of having the Lord among helpers in Psalms 118:7.

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 Micah 7:5

Advises against trusting a neighbor or even a friend, contradicting the idea of trustworthy support in Psalms 118:7.

Micah 7:5: Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
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