Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 121:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 121:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 121:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, God is the one who helps us, and He is really powerful because He made everything in the sky and on the ground. So, when we need help, we can trust that God will be there for us.

Psalms 121:2: My help [cometh] from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

This verse warns against relying on human strength and power rather than seeking help from God, which may suggest a contradiction in relying solely on God's help as in Psalms 121:2.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse states that those who trust in man are cursed, implying a contradiction if one were to seek help elsewhere besides God as presented in Psalms 121:2.

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 Proverbs 3:5-7

The emphasis on not leaning on one's own understanding might suggest a contradiction with believing in human capabilities instead of divine help, potentially conflicting with relying on God's aid as in Psalms 121:2.

Proverbs 3:5-7: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:9

This verse suggests that protection does not come from human strength, which could be seen as contradicting the idea of seeking help from God only as stated in Psalms 121:2.

1 Samuel 2:9: He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 3:5

This verse emphasizes that sufficiency comes from God rather than oneself, contrasting with any interpretation where human help could be seen as contradictory to divine help as in Psalms 121:2.

2 Corinthians 3:5: Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency [is] of God;
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