Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:109

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:109 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:109. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the psalmist, even when they feel their life is in danger or have big worries, they always remember God's rules and teachings. They trust God and choose to follow His guidance no matter what happens.

Psalms 119:109: My soul [is] continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Contradicts as it advises not to worry about holding life in one's hand, which contrasts with the continual danger expressed in Psalms 119:109.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:7

Advises casting all anxiety on God, contradicting the self-reliant tone of Psalms 119:109.

1 Peter 5:7: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Encourages being anxious for nothing, which contradicts the implicit concern for life in Psalms 119:109.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 10:39

Suggests losing one's life for a higher purpose, contradicting the emphasis on holding one's life in Psalms 119:109.

Matthew 10:39: He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Expresses fearlessness even in danger, which contradicts the apparent vulnerability of holding one's life in Psalms 119:109.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
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