Contradiction with Isaiah 43:2
This verse emphasizes God's protection and presence even when facing overwhelming waters, whereas Psalms 124:5 describes being overrun without divine intervention.
Isaiah 43:2: When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
Contradiction with Matthew 8:24-26
This passage shows Jesus calming the storm, contrasting with Psalms 124:5 where the waters prevail; it reflects divine authority over natural threats.
Matthew 8:24-26: And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.
Contradiction with Nahum 1:8
Nahum speaks of an overrunning flood as God's judgment rather than an adversary overpowering in Psalms 124:5.
Nahum 1:8: But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.
Contradiction with Revelation 12:15-16
The earth helps the woman by swallowing the flood sent by the serpent, conflicting with the idea in Psalms 124:5 where the waters successfully overwhelm.
Revelation 12:15-16: And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood.
Contradiction with Psalm 18:16
God delivering from many waters contrasts with Psalms 124:5’s scenario where the waters have overwhelmed.
Psalm 18:16: He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters. [many: or, great]