Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 17:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 17:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 17:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the person who wrote this, people are surrounding us and watching closely, like they are sneaking around and trying to catch us. It feels like they are waiting for a chance to harm us or make us fall down.

Psalms 17:11: They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;

Contradiction with Psalms 22:16

While Psalms 17:11 describes enemies encircling, Psalms 22:16 speaks of enemies not only encircling but piercing hands and feet, suggesting a more severe aggression.

Psalms 22:16: For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.

Contradiction with Psalms 23:4

This verse suggests fearing no evil and having divine protection even when surrounded, contrasting the looming threat in Psalms 17:11.

Psalms 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Psalms 34:7

This verse describes the Angel of the Lord encamping around those who fear Him and delivering them, contrary to being surrounded by enemies.

Psalms 34:7: The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

Contradiction with Psalms 91:7

This verse promises safety and that evil will not approach, opposing the imagery of encirclement by enemies in Psalms 17:11.

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 Isaiah 41:10

While Psalms 17:11 highlights the presence of enemies, Isaiah 41:10 reassures with God's promise of support and lack of fear.

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 Romans 8:31

This verse states that if God is for us, no one can be against us, contradicting the feeling of being besieged by foes in Psalms 17:11.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with 1 John 4:4

Asserts that God's presence within believers is greater than external threats, contrasting with the vulnerability expressed in Psalms 17:11.

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.
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