Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 121:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 121:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 121:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God watches over you and protects you, like a shadow that keeps you cool on a sunny day. God is always by your side, ready to help and keep you safe.

Psalms 121:5: The LORD [is] thy keeper: the LORD [is] thy shade upon thy right hand.

Contradiction with Job 1:10

Job 1:10 speaks of God placing a protective hedge around Job, ensuring his safety, which aligns with the theme of God as a protector rather than contradicting it.

Job 1:10: Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. [substance: or, cattle]

Contradiction with Matthew 27:46

It describes Jesus feeling forsaken on the cross, which contrasts with the constant protection mentioned in Psalms 121:5.

Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Contradiction with Psalm 22:1

This verse expresses a feeling of abandonment, contradicting the assurance of God's protective presence in Psalms 121:5.

Psalm 22:1: [To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.] My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my roaring? [Aijeleth...: or, the hind of the morning] [helping...: Heb. my salvation]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8

The speaker feels that God does not heed their cries, which contradicts the idea of God always being a protective keeper.

Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
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