Contradiction with Psalm 34:19
States that the righteous face many afflictions, implying ongoing troubles rather than freedom or escape.
Psalm 34:19: Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
Contradiction with Job 5:19
Suggests continual deliverance from multiple troubles, contrasting with the sense of singular escape in Psalms 124:7.
Job 5:19: He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.
Contradiction with Proverbs 13:21
Indicates that evil pursues sinners, suggesting an ongoing entrapment in contrast to the idea of escape.
Proverbs 13:21: Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:12
Describes humans as caught in unexpected traps like fish and birds, contrasting with the notion of intentional escape.
Ecclesiastes 9:12: For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so [are] the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.
Contradiction with Isaiah 48:10
Discusses refining in affliction, implying continued hardship rather than liberation.
Isaiah 48:10: Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. [with...: or, for silver]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:20
Expresses a missed opportunity for salvation, which contradicts the notion of successful escape.
Jeremiah 8:20: The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:7
Describes being hedged in and unable to escape, opposing the concept of freedom.
Lamentations 3:7: He hath hedged me about, that I cannot get out: he hath made my chain heavy.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 7:15
Speaks of inescapable calamity, highlighting inevitable destruction instead of evasion.
Ezekiel 7:15: The sword [is] without, and the pestilence and the famine within: he that [is] in the field shall die with the sword; and he that [is] in the city, famine and pestilence shall devour him.
Paradox #1
Psalm 124:7 talks about escaping like a bird from a trap. A contradiction or conflict might arise if one considers the idea of divine intervention and free will. Some might see a conflict in relying on divine help to escape difficulties rather than using personal effort or responsibility. This could raise questions about dependency on faith versus taking action oneself.