Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 18:18

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

According to King David, when bad people tried to stop him during a hard time, God was like a strong friend who helped him stand tall.

Psalms 18:18: They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:16

This verse states that a just man falls seven times and rises up again, implying that deliverance is not always immediate, contradicting Psalms 18:18 where God delivers immediately during calamities.

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 12:9

This verse emphasizes the sufficiency of God's grace in weakness rather than immediate deliverance from adversaries, contrasting with the immediate help described in Psalms 18:18.

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 Lamentations 3:1-3

These verses describe suffering without immediate relief, which contrasts with the swift deliverance from enemies mentioned in Psalms 18:18.

Lamentations 3:1-3: I [am] the man [that] hath seen affliction by the rod of his wrath.

Contradiction with Job 30:26-27

Job expresses that despite seeking good, evil came; contrasting with the expectation of aid in Psalms 18:18.

Job 30:26-27: When I looked for good, then evil came [unto me]: and when I waited for light, there came darkness.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:46

Jesus expresses feeling forsaken, which contrasts with the assurance of God's support in the face of enemies in Psalms 18:18.

Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
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