Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 18:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 18:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 18:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God reached down from heaven to help him and saved him from big troubles, just like pulling someone out of deep water. It's like when you feel scared or stuck, and someone strong and loving comes to rescue you.

Psalms 18:16: He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters. [many: or, great]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

Contradicts by emphasizing God's strength being made perfect in weakness, while Psalms 18:16 shows physical deliverance.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Suggests God will never leave or forsake, contradicting with the notion of needing rescue.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:25

Implies losing life for Jesus' sake is saving it, whereas Psalms 18:16 focuses on divine rescue.

Matthew 16:25: For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

Contradiction with James 1:2-3

Encourages joy through trials, contradicting the plea for deliverance found in Psalms 18:16.

James 1:2-3: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with John 16:33

States you will have trouble and peace, contrasting the direct rescue depicted in Psalms 18:16.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
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