Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 18:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 18:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 18:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God is like a superhero who deserves lots of thank yous and cheers. When David asks God for help, God saves him from the bad guys.

Psalms 18:3: I will call upon the LORD, [who is worthy] to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse emphasizes trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not relying solely on one's understanding, which might contradict the immediate assurance of deliverance suggested in Psalms 18:3.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

Here, the verse talks about how chance happens to everyone, which might seem contrary to the certainty of salvation or deliverance expressed in Psalms 18:3.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

This verse suggests that sins can separate humans from God, which might contradict the direct call-and-response deliverance in Psalms 18:3.

Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8

This verse describes God not hearing prayers, which may seem contrary to the deliverance upon calling mentioned in Psalms 18:3.

Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.

Contradiction with James 4:3

This verse points out that asking with wrong motives can lead to prayers not being granted, which could contradict the straightforward salvation response in Psalms 18:3.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
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