Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 124:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 124:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 124:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, if the LORD had not been helping us, the people of Israel would be in big trouble. He tells everyone to remember and say how much God has protected them.

Psalms 124:1: [A Song of degrees of David.] If [it had not been] the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse suggests that man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps, indicating a balance of human intention and divine intervention, as opposed to solely relying on the Lord as implied in Psalms 124:1.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:1

This verse speaks against those who seek plans without the Lord's counsel, contrasting with the reliance on God's presence and help suggested in Psalms 124:1.

Isaiah 30:1: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse warns against trusting in man and making flesh one's strength, which contrasts with the idea of God's help being crucial as emphasized in Psalms 124:1.

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 Matthew 19:26

This expresses that with God, all things are possible, aligning with divine potential but can contrast with the immediacy of God's help in human events as Psalms 124:1 suggests.

Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Contradiction with John 15:5

Emphasizes that without Jesus, one can do nothing, possibly contradicting the implicit reliance on broader divine help as described in Psalms 124:1.

John 15:5: I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. [without me: or, severed from me]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse speaks of all things working together for good to those who love God, which might seem less direct than the immediate assistance described in Psalms 124:1.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
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