Contradiction with Job 5:7
This verse states that man is born unto trouble, which contradicts Psalms 121:7's assurance of preservation from evil.
Job 5:7: Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward. [trouble: or, labour] [sparks...: Heb. the sons of the burning coal lift up to fly]
Contradiction with John 16:33
This verse states that in the world we will have tribulation, which seems to contradict the promise of protection from evil in Psalms 121:7.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with Romans 8:36
This verse describes believers as being constantly amid danger, which contradicts the assurance of protection and preservation in Psalms 121:7.
Romans 8:36: As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12
This verse asserts that all who live godly will suffer persecution, which conflicts with the promise of preservation from evil in Psalms 121:7.
2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 11:23-27
These verses detail Paul's sufferings and hardships, which contradict the idea of being kept safe from all evil as expressed in Psalms 121:7.
2 Corinthians 11:23-27: Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I [am] more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.
Paradox #1
Psalms 121:7 talks about God keeping us from harm, but some people might see a contradiction when bad things happen in life despite this promise. They might wonder why difficult or harmful events occur if God is supposed to protect us. This can raise questions about why suffering exists even though the verse suggests divine protection.
Paradox #2
The potential issue could be that this verse speaks of protection from harm, which might seem inconsistent with the experiences of many believers who face suffering or harm. This could lead to questions about the nature of divine protection or why bad things happen to good people despite such promises.
Paradox #3
The verse suggests a promise of protection from harm, which may conflict with the observable reality that people, including believers, can experience harm or suffering. In science, the occurrence of harm or suffering is often explained by natural causes or random events, rather than divine protection.