Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 13:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 13:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 13:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse is about asking God for help so that his enemies don't win or feel happy when he's having a hard time. It's like when you ask for help so bullies don't make fun of you.

Psalms 13:4: Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; [and] those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.

Contradiction with Psalms 41:11

Psalms 13:4 expresses concern about enemies prevailing, whereas Psalms 41:11 speaks of assurance in God's protection against enemies.

Psalms 41:11: By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

While Psalms 13:4 speaks of the enemy's triumph, Proverbs 24:17 advises against rejoicing at the enemy's downfall.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Romans 8:37

Psalms 13:4 implies defeat by enemies, whereas Romans 8:37 states that believers are more than conquerors in Christ.

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

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:4

Psalms 13:4 expresses worry about enemy victory, but Deuteronomy 20:4 assures that God fights for His people to give them victory.

Deuteronomy 20:4: For the LORD your God [is] he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Psalms 13:4 speaks of enemies' triumph, while 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 talks about being pressed but not crushed, implying resilience.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9: [We are] troubled on every side, yet not distressed; [we are] perplexed, but not in despair; [in despair: or, altogether without help, or, means]

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

Opposes Psalms 13:4 by asserting that no weapon formed against thee shall prosper.

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 4:4

Contrary to Psalms 13:4's concern of enemy victory, 1 John 4:4 emphasizes overcoming because the One in believers is greater than any in the world.

1 John 4:4: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:57

Contradictory to the defeat implied in Psalms 13:4, it states God gives victory through Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:57: But thanks [be] to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
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