Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 20:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 20:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 20:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, we will be very happy because God saves us, and we will celebrate Him with flags. We hope God answers all our prayers.

Psalms 20:5: We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up [our] banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

While Psalms 20:5 speaks of joy in the victories and plans of others, James 4 cautions against taking the future for granted and presumes upon the will of God instead.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

Psalms 20:5 celebrates forthcoming success, whereas Proverbs 27:1 advises against boasting about future plans, reminding that we do not know what the day may bring.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Psalms 20:5 expresses confidence in future triumphs, but Matthew 6:34 advises to not worry about the future and to focus on each day’s own troubles.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Luke 12:19-20

Psalms 20:5 anticipates celebration over victories, while the parable in Luke warns against overconfidence in future prosperity, as plans can abruptly change.

Luke 12:19-20: And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, [and] be merry.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 11:6

Psalms 20:5 assumes success in the endeavors of others, while Ecclesiastes 11:6 suggests that people cannot predict which efforts will prosper.

Ecclesiastes 11:6: In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both [shall be] alike good. [shall prosper: Heb. shall be right]
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