Contradiction with Proverbs 28:1
"The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion." - This verse suggests that the righteous are bold, contrasting with the idea in Psalms 119:161 of fearing based on persecution.
Proverbs 28:1: The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:10
"Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." - This verse indicates being persecuted for righteousness is a blessing, whereas Psalms 119:161 speaks of princes persecuting without cause, eliciting fear.
Matthew 5:10: Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." - This verse suggests that fear is not from God, whereas Psalms 119:161 indicates a response of fear or respect due to persecution.
2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Contradiction with 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." - This verse asserts that love casts out fear, conflicting with the fear expressed in Psalms 119:161 due to persecution.
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 Romans 8:15
"For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father." - This verse emphasizes freedom from fear through the Spirit, contrasting with the fear of persecution in Psalms 119:161.
Romans 8:15: For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.