Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 143:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 143:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 143:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the person writing this Psalm, he feels really sad and scared because someone mean is bothering him a lot. It’s like he’s in a very dark place, and he feels like he’s been there for a very long time.

Psalms 143:3: For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:16

While Psalms 143:3 describes being crushed to the ground, Proverbs 24:16 emphasizes that a righteous person may fall but will rise again.

Proverbs 24:16: For a just [man] falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Psalms 143:3 speaks to being overwhelmed and dwelling in darkness, whereas in this verse, despite being troubled, one is not crushed or in despair.

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 Romans 8:37

Contrary to the description of being persecuted and overwhelmed in Psalms 143:3, this verse states that through Christ, we are more than conquerors in all things.

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

Contradiction with Psalms 126:5-6

While Psalms 143:3 mentions dwelling in darkness, these verses offer hope by suggesting that those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

Psalms 126:5-6: They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. [joy: or, singing]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

Psalms 143:3 suggests an experience of entrapment and weakness, yet Isaiah 40:31 speaks of renewal and strength for those who wait on the Lord.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
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