Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 18:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 18:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 18:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, who wrote the Psalms, he felt very scared and trapped, like he was stuck in a terrible place and couldn't escape. He was worried about dying and felt like danger was all around him.

Psalms 18:5: The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me. [sorrows: or, cords]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse talks about God having plans for prosperity and hope, which contrasts with the entangling and distressful imagery in Psalms 18:5.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

This verse mentions that there is no fear in love and that perfect love casts out fear, contradicting the overwhelming fear encapsulated in Psalms 18:5.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

This verse provides comfort and assurance even in the "valley of the shadow of death," contrasting with the perilous "sorrows of death" mentioned in Psalms 18:5.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
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