Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 129:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 129:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 129:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, bad things have happened to him since he was young, but they never beat him. He believes that even though people tried to hurt him, he always stayed strong.

Psalms 129:2: Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me. [Many...: or, Much]

Contradiction with Psalms 34:19

While Psalms 129:2 speaks of being overcome by enemies, Psalms 34:19 suggests deliverance from adversities, stating that the righteous will be delivered from afflictions.

Psalms 34:19: Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

Contradiction with Psalms 91:7

Psalms 91:7 assures that thousands may fall around, but no harm will come, contrasting with Psalms 129:2 where harm from enemies is evident.

Psalms 91:7: A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.

Contradiction with Romans 8:37

Romans 8:37 proclaims that believers are more than conquerors through Christ, which contradicts the struggle inferred in Psalms 129:2.

Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

This verse promises that no weapon formed will prosper against one, whereas Psalms 129:2 suggests suffering at the hands of others.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 John 5:4

This verse claims that those born of God overcome the world, opposing the implication of being overpowered as suggested in Psalms 129:2.

1 John 5:4: For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, [even] our faith. [is born: Gr. has been born]
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