Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
Psalms 18:4 mentions being overwhelmed by the 'sorrows of death,' while Matthew 11:28 offers rest for those burdened, presenting a contradiction between the burden of Psalms and the rest offered in Matthew.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Psalms 18:4 speaks of being surrounded by the sorrows of death, whereas Isaiah 41:10 assures that God will strengthen and uphold you, contradicting the overwhelming fear in Psalms.
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 John 16:33
Psalms 18:4 describes being engulfed by death and fear, while John 16:33 states that you will have peace despite tribulations, contradicting the lack of peace in Psalms.
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.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:13
Psalms 18:4 emphasizes being overtaken by the fears of death, whereas 1 Corinthians 10:13 promises a way to escape temptation, contradicting the feeling of entrapment in Psalms.
1 Corinthians 10:13: There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it]. [common...: or, moderate]
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7
Psalms 18:4 portrays a sense of fear and turmoil, yet 2 Timothy 1:7 declares that God gave a spirit of power and not fear, contradicting the sentiment of fear in Psalms.
2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.