Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 18:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 18:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 18:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God is like a strong and safe place, just like a big rock or a tall tower, where we can always feel protected. He helps and saves us, so we can trust Him no matter what.

Psalms 18:2: The LORD [is] my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, [and] my high tower. [my strength: Heb. my rock]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse states that trust in man, as opposed to the Lord, brings a curse, which can be seen as a contrast to trusting the divine strength described in Psalms 18:2.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 28:2

Here, the declaration of a human who claims to be a god contradicts Psalms 18:2, where it describes the Lord as the true fortress and deliverer, not man.

Ezekiel 28:2: Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyrus, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thine heart [is] lifted up, and thou hast said, I [am] a God, I sit [in] the seat of God, in the midst of the seas; yet thou [art] a man, and not God, though thou set thine heart as the heart of God: [midst: Heb. heart]

Contradiction with Psalms 44:6

This verse emphasizes not trusting in human capabilities like weapons for salvation, whereas Psalms 18:2 highlights God as the central source of strength and deliverance.

Psalms 44:6: For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Warns against relying on Egypt for help or strength, in contrast to the reliance on God depicted in Psalms 18:2.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Hosea 10:13

Criticizes reliance on one's own way or strength, countering the reliance on God's protection and support found in Psalms 18:2.

Hosea 10:13: Ye have plowed wickedness, ye have reaped iniquity; ye have eaten the fruit of lies: because thou didst trust in thy way, in the multitude of thy mighty men.
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