Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 14:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 14:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 14:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, people who do not follow God get very scared because they know God is on the side of good people. It means that even when things look scary, good people can feel safe because God is with them.

Psalms 14:5: There were they in great fear: for God [is] in the generation of the righteous. [were...: Heb. they feared a fear]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:25-26

While Psalm 14:5 speaks of fear because "God is in the generation of the righteous," Proverbs 3:25-26 tells the righteous not to be afraid since the Lord will be their confidence and protection.

Proverbs 3:25-26: Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

In contrast to the fear mentioned in Psalm 14:5, Isaiah 41:10 encourages believers not to fear because God is with them and will strengthen them.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Psalm 14:5 speaks of fear among the wicked, but 2 Timothy 1:7 states that God gives their followers a spirit not of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

This verse encourages strength and courage, directly contradicting the fear shown in Psalm 14:5.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
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