Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 20:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 20:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 20:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to traditional Christian understanding, this verse means that bad people might trip and fall, but good people will stand up tall and strong. It's like when someone does the right thing, they get help to stay strong and happy.

Psalms 20:8: They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises complete trust in the Lord rather than any reliance on one's own strength, in contrast to the implication of human capability in Psalms 20:8.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

This verse suggests strength comes from waiting on the Lord, rather than falling or being defeated as implied in Psalms 20:8's depiction of human strength faltering.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse warns against trusting in human strength, contrasting with the depiction of reliance on oneself in Psalms 20:8.

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.
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